CarVerify

Free Car Check

P138 XEU

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,331 mi
Last recorded67,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 XEU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,331 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion ,

Pass 27 May 2009 59,612 miles

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

offside rear tyre has splits in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 30 May 2008 58,134 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 58,133 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 56,310 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 56,291 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,975 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 54,975 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake cable in poor condition.

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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P138 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P138 XEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P138 XEU?

You can check the full history of P138 XEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P138 XEU registered?

P138 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P138 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 XEU shows 9 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.

Does P138 XEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P138 XEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.