MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front wipers noisy/squeeky
long travel on parking brake
offside front drivers seat loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?
Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V492 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V492 FMW, 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.
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What year was V492 FMW registered?
V492 FMW is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 November 1999.
Is V492 FMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for V492 FMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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