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P123 YAA

1997 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 YAA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,156 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,794 miles

Oil leak

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

dent in rear of offside sill

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

gear oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

patches of slight corrosion towards rear of floorpan

Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

dent in rear of offside sill

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

gear oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

patches of slight corrosion towards rear of floorpan

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,490 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,333 miles

drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,857 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 58,853 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,908 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,522 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating/insecure

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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P123 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P123 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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P123 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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