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P162 UOU

1997 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,184 mi
Last recorded63,184 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 UOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,184 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 60,868 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,361 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 58,361 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,656 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 55,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both wishbone bushes seperating

dents scratches / wiper torn

exhaust front flexi seperating / exhaust vibration

nsf tyre on limit 1656513T

nsr brake pipe feeding flexi corroded

osr brake/ wheel slight bind

play steering column

radiator corroded / oil leak

sump pan badly corroded

travel at handbrake

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both rear & rear wipers torn

engine misfire

exhaust centre & rear one section

handbrake high

ns front to rear brake pipe & nsr feeding flexi corroded

oil leak

play osf track rod end

radiator lower corners corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,384 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 49,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel smell

handbrake high

oil leaks ?

radiator corroded

slight play at o/sf hub area

Pass 7 Nov 2005 45,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 45,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both front to rear brake pipe front sections corroded †exhaust rattling

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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P162 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P162 UOU, 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 P162 UOU registered?

P162 UOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P162 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 UOU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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