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V272 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,276 mi
Last recorded77,276 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 77,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,219 miles

fine cracks in tread of both front tyres, no cords exposed.

Fail 4 May 2011 63,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front number plate cracked.

one bulb not working on rear high level brake light.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes.

slight fluffing/ fraying on edge of offside front seat belt.

slight grease leak on nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis at various places.

Fail 6 May 2010 51,484 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bolts loose in both front seat backs.

ferulles corroded on front and rear brake hoses.

front number plate cracked.

gaiter split on offside front bottom ball joint.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at rear.

radiator support bracket corroded.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 6 May 2010 51,484 miles

bolts loose in both front seat backs.

ferulles corroded on front and rear brake hoses.

front number plate cracked.

gaiter split on offside front bottom ball joint.

protective coating peeling on brake pipes at rear.

radiator support bracket corroded.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 5 May 2009 46,528 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 46,528 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 44,935 miles

Corrosion to floor in various places

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 44,935 miles

Corrosion to floor in various places

Pass 8 May 2007 43,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 38,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,202 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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V272 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V272 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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V272 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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