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M131 VSC

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

99,673 mi
Last recorded99,673 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 VSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,671 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 95,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 95,664 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 88,453 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,336 miles

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

under side of the vehicle corroded and soft but not holed

Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,336 miles

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

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

under side of the vehicle corroded and soft but not holed

Pass 24 Apr 2017 80,945 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACES

OUTER SILL COVERS ARE FITTED

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR AND OUTER SILL AREA AND SEAT MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILL PIPE IS INSECURE (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings AT JACKING PIONT AND FLOOR SECTIONS (6.1.B.2)

Front BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER FACES

OUTER SILL COVERS ARE FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,109 miles

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

unable to see outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

unable to see outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,396 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear subframe corroded

sills/inner sills corroded and plastic covers

wipers poor

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,369 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear subframe corroded

sills/inner sills corroded and plastic covers

wipers poor

Pass 21 Apr 2014 72,442 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 72,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,207 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mount burst

n/s front flasher damaged

serious corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 18 Apr 2013 70,207 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mount burst

n/s front flasher damaged

serious corrosion n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,179 miles

corrosion rear arches and cills

h/brake lever in car loose

both front inner cv boots poorl secured

centre exhaust noisey

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,173 miles

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear bumper loose

Fail 29 Apr 2011 64,173 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear bumper loose

Pass 19 May 2010 61,769 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre section exhaust baffles rattling

fuel filter corroded

offside front and nearside front brake discs are corroded

slight play in both tie rods steering rack

Fail 12 May 2010 61,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre section exhaust baffles rattling

fuel filter corroded

offside front and nearside front brake discs are corroded

slight play in both tie rods steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,768 miles

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

center section exhaust baffles rattling

front brake discs corroding inner side

fuel filter corroded

slight play in both tie rods steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,946 miles

rear service brakes are out of balance

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,322 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,495 miles

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

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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M131 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 81,908 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 M131 VSC, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M131 VSC is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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