MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,616 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V?
Based on 877 MOT tests across 173 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P549 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 84,582 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 Elx 85 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P549 XEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P549 XEU registered?
P549 XEU is a 1997 Fiat Punto Elx 85 16V, first registered on 19 June 1997.
Is P549 XEU safe to buy?
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