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V210 EVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,541 mi
Last recorded92,541 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 EVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,541 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,100 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,880 miles

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

vehicle body corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,855 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,230 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 70,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 63,344 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 16 Sep 2006 63,308 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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V210 EVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V210 EVU, 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 V210 EVU registered?

V210 EVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 February 2000.

Is V210 EVU safe to buy?

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