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V221 OGC

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,874 mi
Last recorded92,874 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 85,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,816 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,775 miles

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

Engine overheated during test due to cooling fan not working.Have got it working now but may need attention in the future.Antifreeze strength needs checking.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,026 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,957 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

SERIOUS oil leak through walls of sump.

Pass 12 May 2007 60,751 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

both rear tyres perrishing.

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 OGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

V221 OGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V221 OGC safe to buy?

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