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M158 CLM

1995 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,935 mi
Last recorded124,935 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM158 CLM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,935 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on front brake discs

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 8 Feb 2011 124,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear on front brake discs

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 12 Jan 2010 119,946 miles

sign of underbody corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 119,939 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 115,003 miles

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2008 115,003 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2007 108,093 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,624 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 99,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise all brake pipes heavily greased prior to test!!

Pass 22 Aug 2005 91,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 91,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M158 CLM is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M158 CLM, 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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M158 CLM is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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