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V291 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,396 mi
Last recorded128,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 128,396 miles

Both headlights starting to fill with condensation

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked - view to rear not seriously impaired

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 116,414 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 116,374 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside handbrake cable deteriorating

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2009 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside handbrake cable deteriorating

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play from both sides of steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2008 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight play from both sides of steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2008 93,435 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,266 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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V291 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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.

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V291 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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