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W256 JHY

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,567 mi
Last recorded86,567 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,338 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both sides inner sills/floor starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2010 66,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,273 miles

o/s headlamp security suspect loose but not to excess

passenger seat back movement apparent almost to excess

Fail 18 Aug 2008 47,644 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,644 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,413 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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W256 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W256 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W256 JHY registered?

W256 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W256 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 JHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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