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V973 LWX

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,047 mi
Last recorded84,047 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 LWX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,047 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear floor becoming corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,477 miles

both front lower arm rear inner bushes begining to part

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter pin holed

Fail 13 Apr 2012 74,477 miles

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

both front lower arm rear inner bushes begining to part

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter pin holed

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,136 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,105 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Rear floor pan area rusty.

Rear number plate fading and deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,706 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 14 Dec 2009 55,706 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,315 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 41,043 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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V973 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue 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 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 66,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V973 LWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V973 LWX registered?

V973 LWX is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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