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V103 FVM

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,156 mi
Last recorded98,156 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 FVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,156 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,156 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,392 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,129 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 80,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

general under body corrosion

nearside rear tyre cracked and worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 67,162 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

washers frozen

Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,460 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,639 miles

body damage to the nearside front. however, there isn't any sharp edges

bonnet release lever has broken from it's mounting point

handbrake lever is displaying side to side movement. however, it does not release when knocked. mounting area can not be inspected due to trim

heavy oil leaks on the engine

one of the high level brake light bulbs is not working

wrong type wheel bolts fitted to all wheels

Fail 22 Nov 2006 37,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bonnet release lever has broken from its mounting point

extensive damage to the nearside front bodywork. however, there isn't any sharp edges

handbrake lever is displaying side to side movement. however, it does not release when knocked.mounting area can not be inspected due to trim.

heavy oil leaks on the engine

wrong type wheel bolts fitted to all the wheels

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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V103 FVM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 65,187 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V103 FVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V103 FVM registered?

V103 FVM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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