MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
misfire from cold
whirring noises from cold and fan cutting in early,suspect cambelt tensioner/water pump faults,advise attention
misfire from cold
whirring noises from cold and fan cutting in early,suspect cambelt tensioner/water pump faults,advise attention
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil sump rusty
rear exhaust clamp poor condition
rear number plate poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front inner rear wishbone pan bushes poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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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V198 DWN is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 V198 DWN, 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 V198 DWN registered?
V198 DWN is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V198 DWN safe to buy?
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