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P43 KOR

1996 Fiat Punto Td SX

Blue Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX95,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 KOR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 122,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 122,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 117,005 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leak

repairs from previous fail carried out to a very poor standard - ie used parts used and exhaust temporary repaired with paste

tyres odd sizes front and rear axle

Fail 1 Jun 2006 117,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2006 116,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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P43 KOR is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX in Blue with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.4% with a typical mileage of 95,620 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 Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P43 KOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Td SX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto Td SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P43 KOR registered?

P43 KOR is a 1996 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P43 KOR safe to buy?

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