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HUI 1043

1971 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,142 mi
Last recorded85,142 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 Fiat Punto75,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 1043
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,142 miles

1) near side rear seat belt visual check only

2) oil leak on engine

3) Slight split on off side nfront wiper blade

4) Slight corrosion on near side and off side rear brake pipes ferrules

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1) near side rear seat belt visual check only.

2) Slight corrosion on near side and off side rear brake pipes ferrules.

3) Oil leak on engine

3) Slight spilt on off side front wiper blade

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 83,790 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 83,790 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HUI 1043 is a 1971 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 75,650 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 HUI 1043, 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 55 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HUI 1043 registered?

HUI 1043 is a 1971 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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