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M178 FGK

1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,451 mi
Last recorded77,451 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX85,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 FGK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,451 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,287 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 71,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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M178 FGK is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 85,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M178 FGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M178 FGK registered?

M178 FGK is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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