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V285 GGC

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 GGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 107,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 101,471 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,471 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,262 miles

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

all bushes worn due to feul leak witch has been fixed

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

all front suspension bushes all worn due to fuel leaking on them.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,227 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 76,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,979 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,679 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,208 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to corrode

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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V285 GGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V285 GGC, 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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V285 GGC is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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