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V178 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,483 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 116,296 miles

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

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

very heavy rust & welding repairs to underbody

Fail 27 Aug 2015 116,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

very heavy rust & welding repairs to underbody

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,892 miles

condition of handbrake cables

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

extensive rusting,welding repairs and underseal to entire underbody area

repairs and underseal to outer and undersill areas

rust on rear brake pipes

wear in wipers

Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of handbrake cables

extensive rusting,welding repairs and underseal to entire underbody area

rust on rear brake pipes

wear in wipers

Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

extensive rusting and welding to underbody floor areas

extensive welding repairs to underbody area

offside rear door handle broken

wear in front wiper linkadge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

extensive rusting and welding to underbody floor areas

offside rear door handle broken

wear in front wiper linkadge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 102,961 miles

2 rear child seats fitted

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cond of fr pads & discs & slight bind

o/s/r door handle broken

very heavy rust both outer sills floor to sill areas fr & rear floors.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 102,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

2 rear child seats fitted

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

cond of fr pads & discs & slight bind

o/s/r door handle broken

very heavy rust both outer sills floor to sill areas fr & rear floors.

Pass 13 May 2010 95,164 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

heavy rust both floor to sill areas

o/s/r door handle broken

Fail 13 May 2010 95,163 miles

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

165/65/14 alloy wheels front 165/70/14 steel wheels rear

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

heavy rust both floor to sill areas

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,065 miles

condition of nearside front seat back

condition of offside outer c/v boot

heavy rust in floor to sill areas

nearside front tyre worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

oil level low

very heavy rust in both rear floor areas

Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside bottom ball joint boot split

slight unbalance on rear brakes (nearside lower)

very heavy rust in floor to sill areas

Fail 11 Feb 2008 71,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside bottom ball joint boot split

slight unbalance on rear brakes (nearside lower)

very heavy rust in floor to sill areas

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,515 miles

o/s/f ball joint boot split †slight twist in fr flexi pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,901 miles

heavy rust and slight blow from center exhaust

very heavy rust in rear floor areas

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 LFB 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 62.5%.

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 V178 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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V178 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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