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V285 GVR

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,554 mi
Last recorded72,554 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,554 miles

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,554 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

nearside front wheel rim slight damage

nearside mirrior missing

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,069 miles

engine sump rusty (leaking)

rear offside and nearside floor rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,500 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,500 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,266 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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V285 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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What year was V285 GVR registered?

V285 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V285 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 GVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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