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P120 YAA

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,699 mi
Last recorded42,699 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2009 42,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak from temp sensor

oil leak from rocker cover

stone chip o/s headlamp

Pass 11 Feb 2009 42,699 miles

coolant leak from temp sensor

oil leak from rocker cover

stone chip o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,479 miles

adjusted o/s/ h/lamp

coolant weeping from temp switch

oil leak crank seal area

Fail 12 Feb 2007 39,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,116 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 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

P120 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P120 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 YAA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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