MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,500 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
as per previous VT32
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to inspect outer sills - plastic covers fitted †slight engine oil leaks †slight exhaust leak from centre joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P159 PBK, 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 P159 PBK registered?
P159 PBK is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 1997.
Is P159 PBK safe to buy?
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