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B8 JKY

1996 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,002 mi
Last recorded125,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JKY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 125,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,933 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 44,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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B8 JKY is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 JKY, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 JKY registered?

B8 JKY is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is B8 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 JKY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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