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V253 ELX

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 ELX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,070 miles

o/s n/s inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 86,262 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 86,262 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,601 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 79,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,426 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 73,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,311 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,430 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,165 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V253 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V253 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 V253 ELX registered?

V253 ELX is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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