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V195 JVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,596 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,595 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

alternator belt cracked

battery insecure

bottom radiator hose leaking from clip

gearbox lower brace bush seperated

nearside front inner cv gaiter loose

nearside front shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front inner cv gaiter loose

oil leak

rear brake application uneven by 25%

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,397 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 65,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 44,100 miles

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

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

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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V195 JVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V195 JVU, 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 V195 JVU registered?

V195 JVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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