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P120 JND

1997 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,007 mi
Last recorded115,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 JND
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,007 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 111,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 107,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,910 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 99,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,307 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 96,307 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 92,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

radiator leaking (o/s/f lower corner)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 89,112 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 89,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,069 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,531 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 80,531 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,797 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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P120 JND is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JND, 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 JND registered?

P120 JND is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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