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W431 WAE

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 WAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 72,370 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 May 2009 72,355 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,970 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 67,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/s c/v boot weeping

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,434 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.?

Based on 2,075 MOT tests across 399 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,280
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
399
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
position lamp(s) not working 74
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Headlamp aim too low 61
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W431 WAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1. models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,512 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 1. fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W431 WAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1. typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1. is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W431 WAE registered?

W431 WAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 17 May 2000.

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