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W445 WJW

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 WJW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,597 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 82,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 76,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 76,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 31 May 2006 69,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 54,270 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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W445 WJW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Orange 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 Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W445 WJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W445 WJW registered?

W445 WJW is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W445 WJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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