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V231 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,969 mi
Last recorded67,969 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,969 miles

advise over size brake,clutch and throttle pedals

offside door handle broken

offside headlamp dim

rear brake balance just passed low effort nearside rear

slight blow exhaust front pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2012 67,959 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)

advise over size brake,clutch and throttle pedals

offside door handle broken

offside headlamp dim

rear brake balance just passed low effort nearside rear

slight blow exhaust front pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,534 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front passenger seat frame worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 49,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,060 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,573 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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V231 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White 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 V231 ELX, 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 V231 ELX registered?

V231 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V231 ELX safe to buy?

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