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V281 NBT

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,772 mi
Last recorded67,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 NBT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 67,772 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers perished and cracking (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 7 Nov 2016 60,347 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,939 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s floor (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,966 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,054 miles

o/s & n/s floor to sills corroded but not holed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,527 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,527 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,878 miles

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

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

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

rear washer not working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,446 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 31,446 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,384 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,384 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,385 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 NBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V281 NBT, 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 NBT registered?

V281 NBT is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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