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W361 MSC

2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,024 mi
Last recorded66,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 MSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,024 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 66,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air freshener should be removed from rear-view mirror as in driver's line of vision

Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air freshener should be removed from rear-view mirror as in driver's line of vision

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,761 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,724 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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W361 MSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W361 MSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W361 MSC registered?

W361 MSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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