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V231 GND

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,750 mi
Last recorded99,750 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 99,750 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

battery insecure

bonnet catch stiff

both front tyres wearing unevenly and approaching limit

drivers door handle slightly loose

drivers seat backrest will not pivot forward

earth wire beneath battery lacking insulation

fuse box insecure

o/s/f lower vball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

rear engine lower stabilizer bush starting to wear

rear lambda sensor wires cut

rear wiper worn

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,972 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cooling fan inop

front suspension rattle

rear of sills rusty and shalling

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,444 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 69,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,128 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 52,474 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 GND is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V231 GND, 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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V231 GND is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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