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V291 FHW

2000 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,259 mi
Last recorded120,259 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 FHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,259 miles

Off side head lamp not good condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 120,259 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Off side head lamp not good condition

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,826 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,116 miles

drivers seat belt worn and fluffing on edges

engine oil leak (suspect sump joint)

front wipers smear // rear wiper smears

n/s/f inner wheel rim buckled

radiator fins corroded and parts missing

rear silencer corroded

under body corrosion including inner sills and floors

Fail 24 Jan 2011 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat belt worn and fluffing on edges

engine oil leak (suspect sump joint)

front wipers smear // rear wiper smears

n/s/f inner wheel rim buckled

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and near limit

radiator fins corroded and parts missing

rear silencer corroded

under body corrosion including inner sills and floors

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,514 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

o/s wiper smears

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexys perish cracked

rear silencer corroded

slight engine oil leak (suspect sump joint)

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 84,831 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 75,320 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 71,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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V291 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,698cc diesel 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 V291 FHW, 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 V291 FHW registered?

V291 FHW is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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