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V394 KAE

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,397 mi
Last recorded64,397 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 KAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2008 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,143 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 54,143 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 54,098 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers action weak

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,213 miles

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

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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V394 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue 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 V394 KAE, 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 V394 KAE registered?

V394 KAE is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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