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V169 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,290 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,524 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 62,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 57,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 51,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,035 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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V169 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V169 LFB, 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 V169 LFB registered?

V169 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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