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R121 KHW

1998 Fiat Punto SX 6

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,071 mi
Last recorded77,071 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 670,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 KHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2009 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear damper leaking

n/s rear floor pan corrision

o/s front tyre at 1.6mm

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Nov 2008 77,073 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 71,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear floor corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2007 71,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear floor corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,530 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 67,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?

Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,122
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Direction indicator incorrect colour 164
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 157
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 154
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R121 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 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 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 SX 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 KHW is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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