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P502 UHU

1997 Fiat Punto 55

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,636 mi
Last recorded94,636 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 5574,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 UHU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 94,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre sidewall ozone cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2008 94,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside front tyre sidewall ozone cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,362 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 86,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,054 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55?

Based on 4,420 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

59.1%
Pass Rate
5,411
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377
Brake pipe excessively corroded 358
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 243
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P502 UHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 74,929 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 55 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P502 UHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P502 UHU registered?

P502 UHU is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P502 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P502 UHU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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