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N116 DKB

1996 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 DKB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 95,277 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 111,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 106,517 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 106,368 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 101,456 miles

handbrake lever travel (just within requirements)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 101,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

handbrake lever travel (just within requirements)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 97,164 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2007 97,164 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2006 91,038 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 91,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N116 DKB is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 N116 DKB, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N116 DKB registered?

N116 DKB is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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