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P110 XCW

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,791 mi
Last recorded89,791 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 XCW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 89,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,109 miles

child seat fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect seat belt

exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear lens damaged

offside rear tyre perished

rear bumper damaged

rear indicators faded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 8 Oct 2009 88,108 miles

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

child seat fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect seat belt

exhaust rubber perished

nearside rear lens damaged

offside rear tyre perished

rear bumper damaged

rear indicators faded

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,177 miles

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

nearside rear lens damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust mounting split

Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear lens damaged

offside wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,761 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 82,712 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 82,710 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 81,522 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 81,521 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P110 XCW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P110 XCW, 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 P110 XCW registered?

P110 XCW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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