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M12 JSE

1998 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,232 mi
Last recorded77,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JSE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,232 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 76,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 76,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 75,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,910 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 73,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,297 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,660 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,660 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 69,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Air bag light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 60,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 67,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006
Pass 23 Jun 2005 54,716 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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M12 JSE is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M12 JSE, 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 M12 JSE registered?

M12 JSE is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is M12 JSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 JSE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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