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MV54 HYA

1999 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,985 mi
Last recorded90,985 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,985 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 90,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,695 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted front brake discs worn

repairs carried out to nearside and offside sills around seat belt anchorage and undersealed.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

cover sills fitted front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,936 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs pitted on inneredges

surfiss rust on both sides of front and rear floors

Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,123 miles

Both front brake discs are deteriorated.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Covers are fitted over the outer sills obscuring view.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

No oil on dipstick prior to test (rectified)

Offside front electric window not functioning.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

One nearside front washer jet is blocked.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight oil residue is apparent on the nearside rear shock absorber.

Wear developing in the offside front seat back mechanism.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 81,123 miles

Both front brake discs are deteriorated.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Covers are fitted over the outer sills obscuring view.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter starting to deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre pressure low.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

No oil on dipstick prior to test (rectified)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front electric window not functioning.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

One nearside front washer jet is blocked.

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Slight oil residue is apparent on the nearside rear shock absorber.

Wear developing in the offside front seat back mechanism.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn.

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

N.s underbody becoming corroded.

Outer circumferences at inner front brake discs corroded and worn (o.s and n.s).

Outer circumferences at outer front brake discs corroded and worn (o.s and n.s).

Slight oil residue at n.s rear shock absorber.

Slight oil residue at o.s rear shock absorber.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to gain access to view o.s and n.s outer sill panels owing to plastic body trims covering same.

Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn.

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing.

N.s underbody becoming corroded.

Outer circumferences at inner front brake discs corroded and worn (o.s and n.s).

Outer circumferences at outer front brake discs corroded and worn (o.s and n.s).

Slight oil residue at n.s rear shock absorber.

Slight oil residue at o.s rear shock absorber.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to gain access to view o.s and n.s outer sill panels owing to plastic body trims covering same.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,866 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front number plate becoming loose.

N.s inner windscreen washer jet not functioning (one of two n.s jets).

O.s & n.s headlamp aims close to o.s vertical limit.

O.s.f seat back-rest does not release.

Outer circumferences of o.s and n.s inner brake discs are corroded and worn.

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn.

Removed mascot from rear-view mirror prior to the test.

Slight oil mist at the o.s rear shock-absorber.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to view condition of o.s and n.s outer sills as they are behind plastic trim panels.

Underbody becoming corroded at n.s.r, adjacent to jacking point.

Fail 13 Oct 2007 70,440 miles

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

Corosion begining to develop at the nearside rear jacking point.

Dust covers on offside and nearside front lower ball joints have deteriorated.

Heat shield on exhaust manifold insecure.

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

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter begining to deteriorate.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 70,440 miles

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

Corosion begining to develop at the nearside rear jacking point.

Dust covers on offside and nearside front lower ball joints have deteriorated.

Heat shield on exhaust manifold insecure.

Nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter begining to deteriorate.

Rear wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,882 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 64,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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MV54 HYA is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 MV54 HYA, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV54 HYA is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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