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P120 EEB

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,808 mi
Last recorded62,808 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 EEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,808 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r outer door handle broken

rear exhaust rubbing on bodywork

unable to open o/s/r door inside or out

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,014 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r outer door handle broken

rear exhaust rubbing on bodywork

unable to open o/s/r door inside or out

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front has slight brake bind

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,904 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,906 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 50,866 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,577 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 47,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P120 EEB is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P120 EEB, 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 P120 EEB registered?

P120 EEB is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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