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V238 LEU

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 LEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 107,861 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,784 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mntg damaged but exhaust secure

Fail 30 Nov 2013 91,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,969 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 87,670 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 18 Jul 2012 87,531 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,505 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 82,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,480 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

CHILD SEATS NOT REFITTED!

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,641 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,392 miles

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 67,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,186 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 57,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blowing several places

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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V238 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V238 LEU, 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 V238 LEU registered?

V238 LEU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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