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W549 YFV

2000 Fiat Punto 1.

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.62,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 YFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,000 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s wiper blade too long

Fail 31 Oct 2007 68,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s wiper blade too long

Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,885 miles

o/s headlight slightly dull

slight bind o/f wheel

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W549 YFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1. in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W549 YFV, 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 W549 YFV registered?

W549 YFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1., first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W549 YFV safe to buy?

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