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M165 KPL

1995 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,909 mi
Last recorded96,909 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto81,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 KPL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2012 96,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 96,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 89,877 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 79,432 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 68,821 miles

both front anti-roll bar end bushes deteriorated and have slight movement

excessive amount of brake fluid around replaced front brake hoses

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f fog lamp broken

park brake hand lever travel excessive and only just passed test

rear suspension coil springs very rusty

slight exhaust blow from cat and front pipe

Fail 8 May 2009 68,686 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

both front anti-roll bar end bushes deteriorated and have slight movement

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f fog lamp broken

park brake hand lever travel excessive and only just passed test

rear suspension coil springs very rusty

slight exhaust blow from cat and front pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,087 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 61,035 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,447 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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M165 KPL is a 1995 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M165 KPL, 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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M165 KPL is a 1995 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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