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V268 GVR

2000 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV268 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 24 May 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 23 May 2012 72,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 72,437 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 71,095 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 71,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,174 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,167 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 64,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exaust heat shield insecure

nearside front brake hose is not secured to its mounting

offside rear lamp lens is damaged and repaired with tape

offside windsreen wiper split

Fail 28 May 2009 64,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exaust heat shield insecure

nearside front brake hose is not secured to its mounting

offside rear lamp lens is damaged and repaired with tape

offside windsreen wiper split

Pass 15 May 2008 60,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 60,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

No oil in engine.

Pass 31 May 2007 54,687 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,914 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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V268 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V268 GVR, 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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V268 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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