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P105 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,905 mi
Last recorded97,905 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,905 miles

front no plate in poor condition

general vehicle corrosion starting in floor pans

near side front brake hose perished

off side front wing damage

off side rear shock absorber damp

slight play in steering colom top bush

slight play off side rear trailing arm

Fail 8 Apr 2013 97,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no plate in poor condition

general vehicle corrosion starting in floor pans

near side front brake hose perished

off side front wing damage

off side rear shock absorber damp

slight play in steering colom top bush

slight play off side rear trailing arm

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,265 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

slight play top of steering column

Fail 3 Apr 2012 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/f brake hose starting to perish

slight play top of steering column

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,078 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f brake hose getting perished

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,770 miles

floor pans starting to show signs of corrosion

n/s/f brake hose perished

rear screen wash inop

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,770 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

floor pans starting to show signs of corrosion

n/s/f brake hose perished

rear screen wash inop

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,961 miles

floor pans showing signs of corrosion

o/s reverse lamp inop

o/s/f wing damaged

slight play top steering column

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,648 miles

all four tyres perished

Fail 1 Apr 2008 81,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2007 78,460 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 78,460 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyre sidewalls perished

general vehicle corrosion starting in floor pans front & rear

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perished

horn faulty

screw in offside front 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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P105 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WHU, 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 P105 WHU registered?

P105 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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