CarVerify

Free Car Check

V870 FNS

2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,632 mi
Last recorded87,632 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V63,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV870 FNS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check rear seatbelts chi;d seats fitted in

Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check rear seatbelts chi;d seats fitted in

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,816 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 76,816 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

seat belts not tested n/s/f,o/s/r,lap child seats fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006

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
Full Fiat Punto Elx 8V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V870 FNS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V870 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V870 FNS?

You can check the full history of V870 FNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V870 FNS registered?

V870 FNS is a 2000 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V870 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V870 FNS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V870 FNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V870 FNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.