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554 KPO

2001 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto61,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 KPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2012 93,652 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

major engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,431 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,934 miles

front brake discs on inner edges worn and in poor condition

rear floor areas in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,076 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front brake discs poor condition

sump poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,272 miles

various oil leaks, sump corroded and damp

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,777 miles

misfire on engine

o/s/front wing damaged. various other panels damaged

requires new sump and gasket

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,363 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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554 KPO is a 2001 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 61,285 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 554 KPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 554 KPO registered?

554 KPO is a 2001 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is 554 KPO safe to buy?

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