MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
oil filter leaking badly
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
airbag light on
drivers seat damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
airbag light on
drivers seat damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre low †front number plate poor
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate poor †nearside front tyre low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
air bag warning lamp staying on
advise strong> front brake discs worn †
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?
Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W597 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue 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 Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 70,864 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W597 NBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W597 NBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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