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P735 EAS

1999 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,291 mi
Last recorded105,291 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 EAS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 105,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floors sills chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,689 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs heavily corroded

floor larely weleded in places

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake button damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2011 96,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs heavily corroded

floor larely weleded in places

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake button damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,584 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOOK WORN

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE IS FOWLING ANTI ROLL BAR

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUTTON IS DAMAGED AND LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

Fail 4 Nov 2010 91,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AND WEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOOK WORN

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN

N/S/R BRAKE HOSE IS FOWLING ANTI ROLL BAR

OIL LEAK

PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUTTON IS DAMAGED AND LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE JUDDER

THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,487 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVILY SEALED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE IS WORN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS DAMAGED

Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVILY SEALED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE IS WORN

PARKING BRAKE LEVER IS DAMAGED

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on all floor pans

Fail 25 Oct 2007 74,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion on all floor pans

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion off side and near side under body

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,352 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 55,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P735 EAS is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P735 EAS, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P735 EAS is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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