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P106 FTV

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,924 mi
Last recorded11,924 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FTV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 11,924 miles

Corrosion around vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight knocking noise heard when driving

slight wishbone play

Fail 17 May 2014 101,924 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight knocking noise heard when driving

slight wishbone play

Pass 17 May 2013 93,193 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 93,193 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 85,520 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 85,470 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 77,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 72,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,837 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 66,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 60,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 60,858 miles

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

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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P106 FTV is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P106 FTV, 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 P106 FTV registered?

P106 FTV is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P106 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 FTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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