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R107 KBU

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 KBU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,415 miles

both sides under sills to floor coroding

front subrame/ suspension heavy rust

Fail 8 Jul 2015 94,415 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides under sills to floor coroding

front subrame/ suspension heavy rust

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,395 miles

both sides under sills coroding

Fail 18 Jun 2014 94,387 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both sides /under sills coroding

Pass 3 May 2013 93,182 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust flex worn

front number plate slightly incorrect spacing,unlikely to be misread

Fail 5 Feb 2013 92,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust flex worn

front number plate slightly incorrect spacing,unlikely to be misread

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,445 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,445 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,224 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate slightly incorrect spacing,unlikly to be misread

o/s rear foot brake reading slightly low?

Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,216 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate slightly incorrect spacing,unlikly to be misread

o/s rear foot brake reading slightly low?

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,282 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 76,271 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 76,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R107 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 69,210 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 R107 KBU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 KBU registered?

R107 KBU is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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