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V248 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,938 mi
Last recorded62,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,560 miles

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

wipers splitting

Pass 20 Dec 2013 61,689 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,686 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,891 miles

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

both floor to sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,891 miles

both floor to sills corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,515 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 59,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,915 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,005 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 56,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 54,476 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,210 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 51,208 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2006 43,865 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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V248 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V248 ELX, 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 V248 ELX registered?

V248 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V248 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 ELX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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