MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/r lamp unit damaged
rear exhaust mounting deteriorated
Battery insecure
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
all tyres close to legal limit
both rear wheel bearings noisy
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)
Battery insecure
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
all tyres close to legal limit
both rear wheel bearings noisy
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
corrosion on both front brake discs
n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N129 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 N129 LOU, 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 N129 LOU registered?
N129 LOU is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 March 1996.
Is N129 LOU safe to buy?
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