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P102 FVO

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,155 mi
Last recorded81,155 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 81,155 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,299 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

general light corrosion all underbody areas & rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,299 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

general light corrosion all underbody areas & rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,917 miles

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

corrosion all underbody areas,exhaust,brake pipes

slight perishing n/s/r tyre on inner sidewalls

Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,879 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

light corrosion all underbody areas,exhaust,brake pipes

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre on inner sidewall

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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P102 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 P102 FVO, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P102 FVO registered?

P102 FVO is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P102 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 FVO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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