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V142 HVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,654 mi
Last recorded88,654 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 HVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 88,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

both n/s & o/s rear tyres perrishing

o/s front door & wing has accident damage but no sharp edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,654 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both n/s & o/s rear tyres perrishing

o/s front door & wing has accident damage but no sharp edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 60,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,745 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 62,742 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V142 HVU, 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 V142 HVU registered?

V142 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V142 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V142 HVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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