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L255 WLY

1994 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,626 mi
Last recorded127,626 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 WLY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 127,626 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 May 2010 127,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,895 miles

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

floor pans welded on inside

Fail 29 Jan 2008 118,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 114,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

floors rusty and welded

rear brake ferules rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2006 114,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to split and perish

heavy engine oil leaks

near side front shock absorber leaking slightly

near side front tyre wearing low on edges

off side front fog lamp glass cracked

slight interference to rear lights

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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L255 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 85,848 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 L255 WLY, 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 32 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L255 WLY registered?

L255 WLY is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L255 WLY safe to buy?

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