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V487 BVV

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 862,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 BVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,290 miles

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

bulb fail warning light on.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 65,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,204 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 54,055 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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V487 BVV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 62,201 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V487 BVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V487 BVV registered?

V487 BVV is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V487 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V487 BVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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