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ELZ 7863

1999 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,454 mi
Last recorded137,454 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7863
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 137,454 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

car leaking oil

Fail 12 Oct 2011 137,450 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

car leaking oil

Fail 28 Sep 2010 128,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 128,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 120,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 116,351 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 116,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,879 miles

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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ELZ 7863 is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 ELZ 7863, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ELZ 7863 is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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