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V286 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 89,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 89,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Oil leak

both rack joints have slight play

Pass 24 May 2010 85,653 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

knock from steering column - unable to locate source

play in offside track rod inner ball joint

Fail 20 May 2010 85,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox mounting deteriorated

knock from steering column - unable to locate source

play in offside track rod inner ball joint

Pass 27 May 2009 80,676 miles

ALL REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar end bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails by axel mountings slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly coroded and will require attention soon

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

front gearbox mounting has play

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing ring slighly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear floor starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering column

Fail 18 May 2009 80,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar end bushes slightly perished

both rear chassis rails by axel mountings slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

both sill to floors slightly coroded and will require attention soon

centre exhaust rubber slightly perished

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

front gearbox mounting has play

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing ring slighly perished

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear floor starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside rear boot floor showing signs of corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 May 2008 76,109 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

serveral corrosion spots showing

slight play in steering rack

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 May 2008 76,081 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in neearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyrer slightly perished

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

varrious corrosion spots showing

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 May 2007 69,217 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage on inner face

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2007 69,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage on inner face

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2006 63,100 miles

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

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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V286 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V286 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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V286 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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