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V229 JVU

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,824 mi
Last recorded38,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,824 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 32,253 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,240 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 32,240 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,707 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,084 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,084 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 26,379 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,019 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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V229 JVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V229 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

V229 JVU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V229 JVU safe to buy?

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