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P117 NYA

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

49,025 mi
Last recorded49,025 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 NYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened ball joint retainer bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area / sill end panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened ball joint retainer bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached at flexi section area (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake backplates badly corroded

all road wheels excessively corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,021 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 49,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mont (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,993 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road wheels rusted

all underside suspension componets rusted including coil springs

exhaust muont in poor condition

radiater supporting member excessive corrosion

rear bumper securing mount excessive corrosion n/s

Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,993 miles

Battery insecure terminal insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road wheels rusted

all underside suspension componets rusted including coil springs

exhaust muont in poor condition

radiater supporting member excessive corrosion

rear bumper securing mount excessive corrosion n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,153 miles

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

both rear tyres micro surface cracks side walls

fuel pipes in early state of corrosion

metal brake pipes front and rear at flexy hose in early state of corrosion.

radiator support rail excessive corrosion

vehicle under side advanced state of corrosion, suspension arms , springs,anti roll bars, rear brake back plates,

Fail 20 Aug 2014 47,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres micro surface cracks side walls

fuel pipes in early state of corrosion

metal brake pipes front and rear at flexy hose in early state of corrosion.

radiator support rail excessive corrosion

vehicle under side advanced state of corrosion, suspension arms , springs,anti roll bars, rear brake back plates,

Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,021 miles

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

rear tyres cracking sidewall to tread area

underbody of car in poor condition ( rusty )

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,572 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 42,572 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,013 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 41,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 37,077 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 37,077 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 27,949 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate backing faded †centre exhaust box noisy

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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P117 NYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P117 NYA, 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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P117 NYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 July 1997.

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