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V185 FVN

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 FVN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,118 miles

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

nearside hand brake effiency low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 82,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,024 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,554 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 41,338 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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V185 FVN is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V185 FVN, 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 V185 FVN registered?

V185 FVN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V185 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V185 FVN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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