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V178 GBK

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,594 mi
Last recorded88,594 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 GBK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,594 miles

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

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)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 83,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2009 83,911 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 76,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 70,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,899 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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V178 GBK is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V178 GBK, 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 V178 GBK registered?

V178 GBK is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V178 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 GBK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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