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V228 KOV

2000 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,704 mi
Last recorded75,704 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 KOV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,704 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 64,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 62,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 61,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 58,482 miles

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

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

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

drivers seat frame bent

Pass 13 May 2006 50,531 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 50,528 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,719 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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V228 KOV is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V228 KOV, 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 V228 KOV registered?

V228 KOV is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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