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V133 YFU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 YFU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,125 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,095 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 89,587 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhast covered with paste unable to check properley

exhaust corroded

nearside front and offside front inner cv boots insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust box rattling

second hand discs and pads replaced and front brakes are slightly juddering

water leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front and offside front inner cv boots insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust box rattling

water leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,810 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 55,292 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,292 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,634 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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V133 YFU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V133 YFU, 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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V133 YFU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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