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W653 SLE

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,392 mi
Last recorded40,392 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 SLE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre kerbed inner wall

rear number plate faded - ON LIMITS

wheel alignment?

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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W653 SLE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Grey 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 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W653 SLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W653 SLE registered?

W653 SLE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W653 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W653 SLE 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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