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V844 GWA

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V68,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV844 GWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 16V
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 76,197 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 76,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,723 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 69,723 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)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 65,853 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 53,170 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,696 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,276 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 16V?

Based on 708 MOT tests across 148 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,839
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Headlamp aim too low 25
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V844 GWA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 68,028 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 Elx 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V844 GWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V844 GWA is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 16V, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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