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M178 SBA

1995 Fiat Punto 55

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 5583,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 87,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 81,619 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 78,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2005 75,739 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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M178 SBA is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55 in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 83,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M178 SBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M178 SBA is a 1995 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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