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V224 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV224 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,409 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 65,241 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 65,241 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 49,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 49,703 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,712 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 46,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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V224 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 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 Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V224 LFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V224 LFB registered?

V224 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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