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V221 GVR

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,419 mi
Last recorded38,419 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 38,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 26,777 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,143 miles

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Bonnet catch weak

Engine misfire when cold

Front brake discs corroding

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Bonnet catch weak

Engine misfire when cold

Front brake discs corroding

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,972 miles

Sump casing corroded

Rear head restraints missing

Rear springs corroded

Oil leak

One washer jet inop/blocked

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 13,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2012 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,456 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 3,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 1,201 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 1,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007
Fail 16 Apr 2007

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,982 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 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVR, 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 V221 GVR registered?

V221 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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