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V251 FNE

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,060 mi
Last recorded96,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 96,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 90,700 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,800 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,425 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 62,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 52,282 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V251 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V251 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 V251 FNE registered?

V251 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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