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V180 FPV

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 FPV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,442 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 121,440 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,416 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,081 miles

airbag light on

cooling fan bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2012 107,081 miles

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

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)

airbag light on

cooling fan bearing noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2011 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear floor pans corroded

both sill to floor pans corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s/r floor and n/s/r bumper support very corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 98,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r floor and n/s/r bumper support very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,228 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,224 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 74,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V180 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 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 V180 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 V180 FPV registered?

V180 FPV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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