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V290 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,882 mi
Last recorded94,882 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 88,368 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 88,368 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 82,982 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 May 2008 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,629 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,716 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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V290 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V290 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V290 LFB registered?

V290 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V290 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 LFB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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