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P103 WFG

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 WFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2019 126,410 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 123,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,113 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 122,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,980 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 119,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 116,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 116,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 114,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 110,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 103,510 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 103,510 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 99,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 96,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2008 89,907 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 89,907 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,289 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 87,289 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 75,990 miles

left rear brake effort low,requires attn.

nail in tyre

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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P103 WFG is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P103 WFG, 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 P103 WFG registered?

P103 WFG is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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