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V256 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,356 mi
Last recorded80,356 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,356 miles

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

corrosion on floor to body sill on offside

slight play in steering track arms.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on floor to body sill on offside

corrosion on tail exhaust silencer.

slight play in steering track arms.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,703 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

centre bulb in high level brake light not working

exhaust corroded in places

offside front brake hose slightly perishing

play from nearside of steering

wipers starting to split

Fail 30 Jan 2014 77,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

centre bulb in high level brake light not working

exhaust corroded in places

offside front brake hose slightly perishing

play from nearside of steering

wipers starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,690 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside top shocker bush has slight play

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

Oil leak

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,213 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,210 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,904 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 63,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,432 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 56,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,230 miles

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

light stork has slight movement

slight movement in front seats

slight noise from both front top mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,950 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

Oil leak

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

rear gearbox mount rubber perishing

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear floor by jacking points

Fail 4 Jan 2007 43,175 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

Oil leak

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

rear gearbox mount rubber perishing

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear floor by jacking points

Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,734 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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V256 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LFB, 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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V256 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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