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97KY5103

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97KY5103
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 99,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

cooling fan inoperative

rad leaking

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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97KY5103 is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 97KY5103, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 97KY5103 registered?

97KY5103 is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is 97KY5103 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97KY5103 shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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