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V220 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,104 mi
Last recorded85,104 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake hose twisted

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake hose twisted

Oil leak

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

Sump corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside front brake hose twisted

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake hose twisted

Oil leak

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

Sump corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,626 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 77,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,637 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,112 miles

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

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

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

Please note there is a slow recoil on o/s/r seat belt

Please note this vehicle has had excess welding done though under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Please note there is a slow recoil on o/s/r seat belt

Please note this vehicle has had excess welding done though under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,697 miles

both front floor areas corroded

both rear coil springs show heavy surface corrosion

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe fouling against rear bumper

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2011 59,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

both front floor areas corroded

both rear coil springs show heavy surface corrosion

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe fouling against rear bumper

front number plate cracked

n/s floor/sill area corroded

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

rear shock absorbers top bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,277 miles

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever sticking

n/s front tyre shows wear on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has cracks around outer side wall

rear floor area holed around both jacking points

Fail 22 Apr 2010 56,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

hand brake lever sticking

n/s front tyre shows wear on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has cracks around outer side wall

rear floor area holed around both jacking points

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,568 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 44,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,048 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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V220 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V220 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 V220 ELX registered?

V220 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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