MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
indicator stalk worn
knock in steering column
nearside & offside front 'rear' wishbone bushes detereorated
nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn
offside headlamp lense discoloured
rear exhaust rubber cracking
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
indicator stalk worn
knock in steering column
nearside & offside front 'rear' wishbone bushes detereorated
nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn
offside headlamp lense discoloured
rear exhaust rubber cracking
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
fuel cap seal perished
nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn
offside wiperblade split
slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
fuel cap seal perished
nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn
offside wiperblade split
slight oil leak
n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded at rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s floor slightly corroded at rear
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear floor pans corroded
corrosion to both side sill to floor .
knock from steering
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V179 FPV is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 V179 FPV, 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 V179 FPV registered?
V179 FPV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 February 2000.
Is V179 FPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V179 FPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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