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V299 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,733 mi
Last recorded65,733 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto65,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill to floors corroded general underbody corrosion rear floors corroded front floors cororded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,160 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrossion to n/s & o/s/r floor chassis areas

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,154 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrossion to n/s & o/s/r floor chassis areas

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,782 miles

slight corrossion to rear floor chassis areas

Pass 5 May 2011 60,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,719 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,591 miles

Coolant leak

nearsde door mirror slightly cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2009 49,591 miles

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

Coolant leak

nearsde door mirror slightly cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread not down to cords

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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V299 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V299 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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What year was V299 LFB registered?

V299 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V299 LFB safe to buy?

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