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M235 EFD

1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,259 mi
Last recorded113,259 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX87,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 EFD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 113,259 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 113,256 miles

Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 112,756 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 112,756 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

floor pan rusty in places

handbrake cables could be better secured

Fail 7 Jan 2008 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 111,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 111,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 SX?

Based on 6,959 MOT tests across 1,489 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,783
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 552
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 544
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 477
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M235 EFD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 87,848 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 75 SX fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M235 EFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M235 EFD is a 1995 Fiat Punto 75 SX, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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