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W223 VFV

2000 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,001 mi
Last recorded119,001 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto 1.266,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 VFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 119,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

different sized front & rear tyres

inner sills /floor starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 100,567 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 82,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine fast idle speed difficult to stablize

nearside front and offside front drive shafts slight play

offside front headlamp slight misting

offside rear tyre perishing

oil level on min

random floor areas corrosion present

Fail 3 Jun 2010 82,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Oil leak

engine fast idle speed difficult to stablize

nearside front and offside front drive shafts slight play

offside front headlamp slight misting

offside rear tyre perishing

oil level on min

random floor areas corrosion present

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,180 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,358 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,358 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2007 53,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 48,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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W223 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W223 VFV, 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 W223 VFV registered?

W223 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W223 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W223 VFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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