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V232 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV232 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,193 miles

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

viechle chassis undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper wheel boxes loose

this vehicle has been welded in several areas these repairs are covered in underseal and therefore are hard to check the quality of work

Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper wheel boxes loose

front exhaust mount corroded and not attatched, system is still adequatly supported

this vehicle has been welded in several areas these repairs are covered in underseal and therefore are hard to check the quality of work

Pass 2 Nov 2010 103,337 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 103,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 89,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear jacking points rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2009 89,477 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear jacking points rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,784 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,152 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 28,029 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 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

V232 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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