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V412 LFB

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV412 LFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 128,183 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 115,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 115,867 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,201 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 24,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Floor panel corroded at rear.

Pinhole in o/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Rear tyres close to the limit.

Sump corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 88,436 miles

Corrosion starting on underside of floor.

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Sump is heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 88,436 miles

Corrosion starting on underside of floor.

Sump is heavily corroded.

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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V412 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V412 LFB, 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 V412 LFB registered?

V412 LFB is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V412 LFB safe to buy?

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