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W542 YDS

2003 Fiat Punto 1.2

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 YDS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2009 80,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 80,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 73,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,721 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W542 YDS is a 2003 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W542 YDS, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W542 YDS registered?

W542 YDS is a 2003 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is W542 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 YDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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