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V165 JSC

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

27,885 mi
Last recorded27,885 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 JSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,885 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

n/s & o/s inner sill rusty

n/s/f radiator support bracket corroded

o/s floor holed

o/s/r bumper support bracket corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 27,802 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

n/s & o/s inner sill rusty

n/s/f radiator support bracket corroded

o/s floor holed

o/s/r bumper support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,430 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear BUMPER SUPPORT CORRODED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 22,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front RADIATOR SUPPORT BAR CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear BUMPER SUPPORT CORRODED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,607 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 17,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front bumper bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear bumper bracket corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust tail pipe deterioated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,225 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2014 17,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2013 16,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 15,021 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 15,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,379 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 14,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers parking centre of screen

Pass 24 Nov 2009 13,571 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 13,571 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,575 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 8,981 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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V165 JSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V165 JSC, 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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V165 JSC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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