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V41 LEL

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,834 mi
Last recorded59,834 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto 1.260,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 LEL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,834 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 59,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber broke tempary fix

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,838 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,837 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,813 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

os door mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 47,511 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 47,511 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 44,289 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 7 May 2008 44,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 1 May 2007 41,287 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 41,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,704 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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V41 LEL is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,544 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 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 V41 LEL, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V41 LEL registered?

V41 LEL is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V41 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 LEL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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