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P105 UMW

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,064 mi
Last recorded137,064 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 UMW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 137,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low.ok at time of test

note general underbody corrosion,not holed at time of test.

note oil leak from engine

perishing of rubber outer bushes to anti roll bar not excessive at time of test.

perishing to exhaust centre mount,not excessive at time of test.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 136,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low.ok at time of test

note general underbody corrosion,not holed at time of test.

note oil leak from engine

perishing of rubber outer bushes to anti roll bar not excessive at time of test.

perishing to exhaust centre mount,not excessive at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 135,245 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 135,189 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 124,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 120,298 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 120,294 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear seat belts not checked-child seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 115,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 107,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2005 106,279 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P105 UMW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P105 UMW, 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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P105 UMW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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