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N125 MHY

1996 Fiat Punto

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 MHY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 164,947 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mount rubbers perished

fuel filler cover missing

n/s/r jacking point corroded

rear road springs corroded

stone chip in n/s headlamp

Pass 5 Oct 2011 157,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 157,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 150,084 miles

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f outer door handle worn

rear subframe front bushes worn

stonechip in n/s headlamp

Fail 1 Oct 2010 150,054 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable insecure

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f outer door handle worn

rear subframe front bushes worn

stonechip in n/s headlamp

wiper blades starting to peel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 141,319 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 141,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 132,128 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2007 123,554 miles

\\\ wear in both rack arms \\\\

Fail 28 Sep 2007 123,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

\\\ wear in both rack arms \\\\

Pass 20 Sep 2006 113,894 miles

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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N125 MHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N125 MHY, 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 N125 MHY registered?

N125 MHY is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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