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W235 LBB

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 LBB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 81,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,762 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 72,762 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

rate of increase at rear brakes at 40%

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 10 Mar 2006 55,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged

rate of increase at rear brakes at 40%

windscreen slightly scratched

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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W235 LBB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W235 LBB, 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 W235 LBB registered?

W235 LBB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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