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P118 UOU

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 117,387 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 117,387 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 110,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 110,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed. o/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2007 101,427 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 101,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,315 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 93,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

heavy engine oil leak around sump area

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P118 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 UOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P118 UOU registered?

P118 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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