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V229 HRM

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 HRM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 78,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 78,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no interior mirror

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Mar 2006 65,280 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

interior mirror missing

rear wiper split

sump corroded

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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V229 HRM is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V229 HRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V229 HRM registered?

V229 HRM is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V229 HRM safe to buy?

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