MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,878 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre inner sides wall scrubbed, o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
o/s inner cv boot on drive shaft split
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre inner sides wall scrubbed, o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
o/s inner cv boot on drive shaft split
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
o/s handbrake cable insecure
o/s/f inner cv boot split
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
near-side front tyre inner sidewall damaged
o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter split
off-side rear hand brake cable insecure
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
near-side front tyre inner sidewall damaged
o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter split
off-side rear hand brake cable insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s inner driveshaft gaiter split
o/s sun visor missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 ltr engine oil added prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
tracking reqd
1 ltr engine oil added prior to test
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
tracking reqd
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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N146 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N146 MHU, 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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N146 MHU is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 May 1996.
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