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V120 YRP

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

149,521 mi
Last recorded149,521 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 YRP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,521 miles

BAD oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 149,517 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mtg broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

BAD oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 145,827 miles

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

nsr tyre close to limit also wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 145,825 miles

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

nsr tyre close to limit also wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2013 143,375 miles

engine oil leak

interior mirror missing

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge also close to limit

tyre readings osf 7.9mm nsf 7.5mm osr 5.1mm nsr 2.8mm

Fail 9 Oct 2013 143,373 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

interior mirror missing

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge also close to limit

tyre readings osf 7.9mm nsf 7.5mm osr 5.1mm nsr 2.8mm

Pass 1 Oct 2012 138,912 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Interior mirror missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,912 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Interior mirror missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 129,474 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

interior mirror missing

very bad oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2011 129,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

interior mirror missing

very bad oil leak

loose wire hanging between brake and clutch pedal

Pass 1 Oct 2010 115,889 miles

bad oil leak

interior mirror missing

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Fail 1 Oct 2010 115,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leak

exhaust heatsheild broken

interior mirror missing

n/s front seat belt slow to return

Pass 3 Oct 2009 98,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 98,497 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,191 miles

All brake flexi hoses are perished

Ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Oil leak

Osf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

osf tyre is getting low on tread

Fail 20 Oct 2008 81,191 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All brake flexi hoses are perished

Ns & Os floor pans are corroded

Nsf outer CV boot is insecure

Oil leak

Osf brake flexi hose ferrules are corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

osf tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,990 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 60,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,029 miles

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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V120 YRP is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V120 YRP, 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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V120 YRP is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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