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W543 EEV

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,006 mi
Last recorded47,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 EEV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,006 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,860 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W543 EEV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W543 EEV, 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 W543 EEV registered?

W543 EEV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W543 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W543 EEV shows 3 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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