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V289 EPW

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,993 mi
Last recorded109,993 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 EPW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 109,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2007 102,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

small wipers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2007 102,023 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 82,367 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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V289 EPW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V289 EPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V289 EPW registered?

V289 EPW is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V289 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 EPW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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