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V126 FVJ

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,327 mi
Last recorded82,327 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 FVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 82,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly outer edge nearing wear indicators

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear number plate lenes missing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis leg areas and rear axle brackets (2.4.A.3)

Rear number plate lamp lenes missing

Pass 20 May 2015 73,254 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

lenes cover missing number plate light

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,486 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,024 miles

both rear jacking points floor pan area corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,024 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear jacking points floor pan area corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,270 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,424 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 35,719 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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V126 FVJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V126 FVJ, 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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V126 FVJ is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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