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V173 KNY

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,575 mi
Last recorded45,575 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 KNY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear lower gearbox mounting rubber bush completely split and excessive play (6.1.D.1a)

Both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorated

Both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Hand brake travel high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Offside front wiper blade splitting

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Temporary repair on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,721 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,871 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 40,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 31,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,703 miles

n/s/rear tyre on limit worn on outter edge advise change

slight roughness in steerig lock to lock

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,953 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 May 2006 12,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V173 KNY is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V173 KNY, 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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V173 KNY is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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