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P109 VCK

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,402 mi
Last recorded108,402 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,402 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 108,401 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight perishing to both front brake flexi hoses

Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 103,531 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has nail in sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2005 89,002 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 89,002 miles

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

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

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

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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P109 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P109 VCK, 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 P109 VCK registered?

P109 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P109 VCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P109 VCK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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