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R121 KCW

1998 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,755 mi
Last recorded126,755 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 KCW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 126,755 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 126,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

font discs slightly worn and corroded on top 20mm of surface

radiater under carrier badly corroded

Pass 2 May 2006 117,859 miles

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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R121 KCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R121 KCW, 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 R121 KCW registered?

R121 KCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R121 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 KCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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