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L496 BWP

1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX90,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL496 BWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2009 115,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 109,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 98,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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L496 BWP is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L496 BWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L496 BWP registered?

L496 BWP is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 11 June 1994.

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