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P143 KSR

1997 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 KSR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,350 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,636 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 57,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 57,326 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,586 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front bumper 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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P143 KSR is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P143 KSR, 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 P143 KSR registered?

P143 KSR is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P143 KSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 KSR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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