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V155 NEL

2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,733 mi
Last recorded61,733 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 1668,461 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 NEL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,733 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split and debonding

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2008 61,733 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front lower arm rear bushes split and debonding

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,730 miles

Both inner sills to floor pans rusty.

Both middle floor pan area,s very rusty.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,730 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both inner sills to floor pans rusty.

Both middle floor pan area,s very rusty.

Offside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 13 Jan 2007
Fail 12 Jan 2007 48,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front n/o plate damaged

Pass 24 May 2006 43,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 43,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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V155 NEL is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 68,461 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V155 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V155 NEL is a 2000 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 26 February 2000.

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