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P113 WHU

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,748 mi
Last recorded130,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 WHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 130,748 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside side damage

offside front tyer inner edge worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 130,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

nearside side damage

offside front tyer inner edge worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,883 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyer inside edge worn

Fail 7 Jan 2011 127,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front tyer inside edge worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 123,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 123,774 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 119,096 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2009 119,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 112,409 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 112,390 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 107,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 107,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 99,443 miles

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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P113 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P113 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 P113 WHU registered?

P113 WHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P113 WHU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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