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V257 FNE

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,070 mi
Last recorded90,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 FNE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 90,070 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 86,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,965 miles

headlamp lens scuffed

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,965 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

headlamp lens scuffed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear very perished and advise replacement soon

Offside Front tyre very perished and advise replacement soon

signs of body filler under vehicle unsure if used an inappropriate repair, advise further investigation

Fail 19 Oct 2015 81,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear very perished and advise replacement soon

Offside Front tyre very perished and advise replacement soon

signs of body filler under vehicle unsure if used an inappropriate repair, advise further investigation

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,418 miles

corrosion starting on both inner swill areas

corrosion starting on rear floor pan

wiper rubbers deteriorating

Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,418 miles

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

corrosion starting on both inner swill areas

corrosion starting on rear floor pan

wiper rubbers deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,731 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 68,521 miles

corrosion starting on off side front outer floor

front wish bone inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2010 65,196 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 May 2009 61,082 miles

sump rusty causing oil loss

Fail 22 May 2009 61,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sump rusty causing oil loss

Fail 2 Jun 2008 57,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 52,316 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2007 52,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,214 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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V257 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V257 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 V257 FNE registered?

V257 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V257 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 FNE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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