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P34 FKE

1996 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto77,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 FKE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 66,897 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2014 66,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,787 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges & cracking

Both rear tyres cracking

Front anti roll bar bushes cracking.

Rear jacking points rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,711 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All four tyres cracking

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear jacking points corroded and weak

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,925 miles

Air bag light on (steering wheel air bag deployed).

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edges and cracking.

N/s/r tyre cracking.

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,827 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,827 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack

Rear exhaust mounts weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,491 miles

Near side rear light cover holed

Rear silencer has rust inside

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 47,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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P34 FKE is a 1996 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 77,864 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 P34 FKE, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P34 FKE registered?

P34 FKE is a 1996 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P34 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 FKE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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