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V296 KBA

2000 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,281 mi
Last recorded129,281 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 KBA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 129,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,327 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s parkbrake cable loose in mount - rubber worn, unable to see both front caliper r clips (safety devises)

park brake requires adjusting, air bag light on, o/s/r brake backing plate grommet missing, deteriation to protective coating to brake pipe leading to o/s/r flexible brake hose

Fail 2 Dec 2008 118,046 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s parkbrake cable loose in mount - rubber worn, unable to see both front caliper r clips (safety devises)

park brake requires adjusting, air bag light on, o/s/r brake backing plate grommet missing, deteriation to protective coating to brake pipe leading to o/s/r flexible brake hose

Pass 13 Dec 2007 106,118 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 92,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 76,200 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 76,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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V296 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V296 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 V296 KBA registered?

V296 KBA is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V296 KBA safe to buy?

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