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M160 XVT

1995 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,205 mi
Last recorded123,205 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 XVT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 123,205 miles

Oil leak

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

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

rear suspension, floor pan and inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2015 123,205 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear suspension, floor pan and inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2014 121,873 miles

Both outer sills corroded but not weakened significantly

General floorpan corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber split badly

Fail 21 May 2014 121,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both outer sills corroded but not weakened significantly

Front exhaust system corroded

General floorpan corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber split badly

Pass 21 May 2013 121,001 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front wheel has restricted movement

wipers poor

Fail 20 May 2013 121,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front wheel has restricted movement

wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2012 119,679 miles

all road springs are corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 117,604 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear axle beam mountings are corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 117,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild is lose

hand brake has a long travel

n/s/f lower arm front and rear bushes are deteriating

o/s/f wheel is tight to turn by hand

o/s/r lamp unit lense is lose

parking brake effiency is low

rear axle beam and mountings are corroded

rear springs are corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 109,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 99,148 miles

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 5 May 2009 99,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear wiper blade split

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 93,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 78,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 78,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,165 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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M160 XVT is a 1995 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M160 XVT, 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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M160 XVT is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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