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V232 FNE

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 FNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 73,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,123 miles

Oil leak

engine oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,304 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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V232 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V232 FNE, 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 V232 FNE registered?

V232 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V232 FNE safe to buy?

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