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V248 FNE

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 FNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,299 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,299 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,161 miles

oil weep

Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (5.2.6)

oil weep

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,527 miles

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

floor n/s o/s becoming rusted/corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,527 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

floor n/s o/s becoming rusted/corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,761 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,524 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,242 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 42,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,052 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,155 miles

o/s/r tyre tread slightly low

pads 50% worn

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2006 31,207 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 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V248 FNE, 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 FNE registered?

V248 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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