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V281 GBC

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,335 mi
Last recorded79,335 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 GBC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,335 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 79,304 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,554 miles

NOTE BOTH FRONT OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,944 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 31,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 26,140 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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V281 GBC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V281 GBC, 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 V281 GBC registered?

V281 GBC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V281 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 GBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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