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P129 LKK

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 LKK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,462 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 108,462 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,176 miles

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

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

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

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

front n/s brake disc badly corroded inside.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 104,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front n/s brake disc badly corroded inside.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 93,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 78,599 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing around inner edge.

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

Radiator slightly deteriorated.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 78,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Radiator slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,815 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 76,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P129 LKK is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P129 LKK, 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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P129 LKK is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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