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V159 GPV

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,276 mi
Last recorded41,276 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 GPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 41,276 miles

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

front number slighty deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,276 miles

front number slighty deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,653 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 30,653 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,034 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,354 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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V159 GPV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V159 GPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V159 GPV registered?

V159 GPV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V159 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 GPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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