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P126 YAA

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,206 mi
Last recorded130,206 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 YAA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 130,206 miles

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

front rear & centre floors, sill to floors, rear facing/closing panles, rear chassis, front to rear brake pipes all very corroded,

front reg plate is cracked, both front lower ball joint covers deteriating

ner inner arch top corroded, exhaust deteriating, front exhaust blow to limit, ns headlight loose, engine breathers split, ns sill damaged,

Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front rear & centre floors, sill to floors, rear facing/closing panles, rear chassis, front to rear brake pipes all very corroded,

front reg plate is cracked, both front lower ball joint covers deteriating

ner inner arch top corroded, exhaust deteriating, front exhaust blow to limit, ns headlight loose, engine breathers split, ns sill damaged,

Pass 24 Oct 2011 127,467 miles

general underbody corrosion sill to floors corroded exhaust slight blow from joint rear inner arches corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 127,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

metal brake pipes corroded

general underbody corrosion sill to floors corroded exhaust slight blow from joint rear inner arches corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,593 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 120,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,135 miles

front number plate slight cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2008 113,054 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate slight cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 105,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 100,664 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 100,664 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P126 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P126 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 P126 YAA registered?

P126 YAA is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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