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V221 BFE

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

76,441 mi
Last recorded76,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 BFE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 79,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,907 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling spring to inner wing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,575 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 62,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 62,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,707 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 52,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 52,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,998 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 51,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,531 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,659 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,702 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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V221 BFE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V221 BFE, 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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V221 BFE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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