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V295 LAE

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 127,811 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 127,811 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,933 miles

both front floor areas corroded and weak

both front seat backrests loose

centre exhaust cracked and slight blowing

engine runs rough at fast idle

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

nearside rear handbrake cable collapsing

offside rear sill creased

play in nearside and offside wiper arms

windscreen scoured and stone chipped

Fail 27 Apr 2011 112,933 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front floor areas corroded and weak

both front seat backrests loose

centre exhaust cracked and slight blowing

engine runs rough at fast idle

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake low effort

nearside rear handbrake cable collapsing

offside rear sill creased

play in nearside and offside wiper arms

windscreen scoured and stone chipped

Fail 16 Apr 2011 112,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front seat backs loose /insecure.

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

Engine idle irratic.

Light surface scratches + stone chipped windscreen.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside and nearside inner sills /floor pans corroded ,almost holed.

Play in both suspension top mountings.

rear seat belts twisted.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 95,539 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 77,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 77,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 51,831 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 51,831 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V295 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V295 LAE, 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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V295 LAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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