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V236 JBS

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 JBS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,563 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes started to split

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2011 100,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s front suspension lower arm rear bushes started to split

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,563 miles

n/s h/brake cable close to wheel

Fail 31 May 2010 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s h/brake cable close to wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,401 miles

both rear tyres slight flat spots

Fail 25 Jun 2009 91,401 miles

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

both rear tyres slight flat spots

Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,737 miles

N/S Bottom ball joint boot burst.

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 88,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S Bottom ball joint boot burst.

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

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

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

Bonnet can not close.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,041 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 73,971 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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V236 JBS is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V236 JBS, 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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V236 JBS is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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