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P149 KSR

1997 Fiat Punto Sporting

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting79,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 KSR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 76,399 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 70,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,791 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 65,789 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 63,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting?

Based on 1,252 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

60.2%
Pass Rate
6,055
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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P149 KSR is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 79,123 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 Sporting fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P149 KSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P149 KSR registered?

P149 KSR is a 1997 Fiat Punto Sporting, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P149 KSR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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