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V174 OEW

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,748 mi
Last recorded51,748 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 OEW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE MISSFIRE

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING OF CAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,989 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,037 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,037 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE JUST UNDER HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,829 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,064 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 46,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

engine sump rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,888 miles

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,831 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

O/S/F DOOR MIRROW GLASS IS BROKEN

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,699 miles

O/S/F DOOR MIRROW GLASS IS CRACKED

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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V174 OEW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V174 OEW, 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 V174 OEW registered?

V174 OEW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V174 OEW safe to buy?

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