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V198 DWN

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 DWN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,041 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 117,041 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 104,052 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 104,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 103,342 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 94,355 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 94,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,360 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 89,360 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,485 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 73,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,474 miles

misfire from cold

whirring noises from cold and fan cutting in early,suspect cambelt tensioner/water pump faults,advise attention

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 56,656 miles

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

Oil leak

both front inner rear wishbone pan bushes poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,713 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,713 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for V198 DWN shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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