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K8 KMW

1998 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 KMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,709 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 81,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 66,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,856 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,779 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,625 miles

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Sep 2006 43,607 miles

SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BY HAND

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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K8 KMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 K8 KMW, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K8 KMW registered?

K8 KMW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is K8 KMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 KMW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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