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P252 YCG

1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX78,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 YCG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body work damaged.front number plate damaged.n/s front fog light insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 109,076 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body work damaged.front number plate damaged.n/s front fog light insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 104,449 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 104,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,925 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 99,925 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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P252 YCG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 78,077 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 55 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P252 YCG registered?

P252 YCG is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P252 YCG safe to buy?

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