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V942 KWY

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 KWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 101,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2009 101,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 93,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 99,917 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 99,917 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air box insecure

cam belt cover insecure

coolant needs replacing

high level stop lamp incomplete

n/s door lock defective

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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V942 KWY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 63,034 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 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V942 KWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V942 KWY registered?

V942 KWY is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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