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V167 HVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,671 mi
Last recorded81,671 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 HVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,211 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 68,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 63,489 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 63,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,582 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 41,459 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,209 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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V167 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V167 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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What year was V167 HVU registered?

V167 HVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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