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V234 HTW

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,953 mi
Last recorded64,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 HTW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,953 miles

Front top mount has play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,410 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on inner side wall

Fail 31 Jan 2018 64,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on inner side wall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,427 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,427 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 54,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,607 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,157 miles

Both rear road springs badly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 52,157 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear road springs badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,732 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2010 41,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 40,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,624 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 38,624 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres outer side walls damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r side wall damaged

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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V234 HTW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V234 HTW, 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 V234 HTW registered?

V234 HTW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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