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N124 KHY

1996 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

889,054 mi
Last recorded889,054 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 KHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 889,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 89,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,436 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 82,436 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 81,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,940 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2009 74,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,931 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,794 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,244 miles

N/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORO

O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORO

RAIDIATOR CAP MISSING

Pass 4 Apr 2006 57,059 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 57,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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N124 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N124 KHY, 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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N124 KHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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