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P121 KBW

1997 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,205 mi
Last recorded57,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 KBW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,205 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 57,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,247 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,232 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,769 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 55,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front wing damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor coroded in excess

Offside rear wing damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Dec 2011 55,069 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front wing damaged

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front floor coroded in excess

Offside rear wing damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,532 miles

Offside front and offside rear wing damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2011 54,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front and offside rear wing damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,021 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 53,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,278 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 51,278 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,503 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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P121 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P121 KBW, 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 P121 KBW registered?

P121 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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