MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shockers corroded
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P253 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P253 VAE, 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.
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What year was P253 VAE registered?
P253 VAE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 25 March 1997.
Is P253 VAE safe to buy?
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