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L33 ODE

1997 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,529 mi
Last recorded134,529 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 ODE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 134,529 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 130,347 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished cracked etc.

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All centre brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 127,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 126,884 miles

exhaust protrudes beyond bodywork

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,884 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust protrudes beyond bodywork

Pass 8 Oct 2015 122,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 115,405 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,188 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,277 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion present to underbody

front brake discs corroded/pitted

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,639 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 75,633 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 73,339 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 71,388 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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L33 ODE is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L33 ODE, 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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L33 ODE is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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