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V288 HBU

2000 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2012 92,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear sills corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear sills corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 84,608 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,140 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 80,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,481 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,838 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,305 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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V288 HBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V288 HBU, 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 V288 HBU registered?

V288 HBU is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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