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V142 HDL

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 HDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 115,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge / outside centrel three quarters

Offside Front tyre heavily worn onedges / outside centrel three quarters

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear tail pipe missing

nearside front and both rear door handles sticking

Pass 5 May 2016 114,646 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floors / inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge / outside centrel three quarters

Offside Front tyre worn on edges / outside centrel three quarters

both rear outer door handles sticking

Fail 22 Apr 2016 114,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floors / inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge / outside centrel three quarters

Offside Front tyre worn on edges / outside centrel three quarters

both rear outer door handles sticking

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /inner and outer sill/ rear inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,029 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,620 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,040 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 76,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 71,061 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,061 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,780 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 56,775 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 43,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,705 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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V142 HDL is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V142 HDL, 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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V142 HDL is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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