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P565 VOU

1997 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,447 mi
Last recorded44,447 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto S 6074,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 VOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 44,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,439 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,894 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,894 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,703 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 37,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2005 34,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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P565 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 74,667 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P565 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P565 VOU registered?

P565 VOU is a 1997 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P565 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P565 VOU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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