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V298 KFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,985 mi
Last recorded92,985 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 KFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,985 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,229 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

N/S/F CV boot slightly damaged

N/S/F Tyre has cut on outer wall

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear engie mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2011 67,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2010 60,169 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2010 59,037 miles

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

n/s inner c.v. boot insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,722 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 46,146 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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V298 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V298 KFB, 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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V298 KFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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