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V156 HVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 HVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 156,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 145,694 miles

excessive surface corrosion to both floor pans

offside front headlamp dim

slight play offside track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 135,474 miles

offside front & nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split

Fail 9 Sep 2010 135,474 miles

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

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

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

offside front & nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split

Fail 27 Aug 2010 135,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

off side rear bump stop loose

off side rear tyre starting to step out

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2009 100,505 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,436 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

bonnet release cable insecure in foot well

both front tyres bald on inner edges

condensation in both head lights

rear wiper deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,666 miles

front pads low

Pass 3 May 2006 67,258 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 67,060 miles

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

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

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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V156 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V156 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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V156 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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