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V256 KFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,394 miles

both floors and nearside sill to floors slightly corroded

crack in rear number plate

oil leak

repaires heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both floors and nearside sill to floors slightly corroded

crack in rear number plate

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,140 miles

air bag light on

both front floors slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside cv gaitor requires recliping soon

nearside front top shocker bearing beoming stiff

offside headlight requires further securing soon

oil leak

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight damage in windscreen

slight play in both rear axle bushes

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2010 79,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

air bag light on

both front floors slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside cv gaitor requires recliping soon

oil leak

rear number plate slightly damaged

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,941 miles

airbag light on

engine management lgiht on

interior mirror missing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 64,941 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

engine management light on

interior mirror missing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,195 miles

front exhaust rubber starting to deteriorate

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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V256 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V256 KFB, 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 V256 KFB registered?

V256 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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