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V145 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 59,577 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 52,689 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,454 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car overheating

gearstick knob insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 35,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

slight/play/in/n/s/steering/rack//side/wall/damagen/s/r/tyre

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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V145 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V145 LFB, 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 V145 LFB registered?

V145 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V145 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V145 LFB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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