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F14 PGT

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 PGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,210 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 83,207 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 83,151 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 3 Nov 2018 73,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both side front floor to inner sill corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,026 miles

both side front floor starting to corrode

n/s/r jacking point starting to corrode

Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,173 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 62,173 miles

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

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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F14 PGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F14 PGT, 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 F14 PGT registered?

F14 PGT is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F14 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 PGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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