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V217 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,203 miles

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

baffles broke up in center section

osf tyre on the legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

baffles broke up in center section

osf tyre on the legal limit

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,196 miles

The engine oil sump is heavily corroded in places.

Fail 21 Jan 2011 79,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

The engine oil sump is heavily corroded in places.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 73,953 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 73,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

The engine oil filter is corroded and leaking oil.

The off side rear tyre is worn low in places.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,122 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 67,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 59,988 miles

Off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

The near side rear tyre is worn low on the outer edge of the tread.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

The near side rear tyre is worn low on the outer edge of the tread.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 52,973 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge.

slight movement in steering rack.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,598 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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V217 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V217 ELX, 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 V217 ELX registered?

V217 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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