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V289 KBA

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,105 mi
Last recorded58,105 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 KBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,105 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,200 miles

windscreen damage

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,742 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,142 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,142 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,266 miles

o/s/r chassis leg very rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2008 48,266 miles

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

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

o/s/r chassis leg very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,396 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,772 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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V289 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V289 KBA, 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 V289 KBA registered?

V289 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V289 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 KBA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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