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V152 MAE

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,741 mi
Last recorded71,741 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 71,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,531 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor starting to corrode

inner rear wheel arches starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

offside rear bump stop broken

play in offside front top suspension mount

Fail 5 Nov 2011 69,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake pipes starting to corrode

floor starting to corrode

inner rear wheel arches starting to corrode

inner sills starting to corrode

offside rear bump stop broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,414 miles

nearside headlamp damp behind lens but not affecting pattern

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,816 miles

Hole in floor o/s and both inner sills rusty but not holed.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 45,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,321 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED SLIGHT CORROSION TO VBOTH INNER SILLS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,321 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED SLIGHT CORROSION TO BOTH INNER SILLS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2006 34,362 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,362 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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V152 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V152 MAE, 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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V152 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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