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R125 KDL

1998 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

262,509 mi
Last recorded262,509 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 KDL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 262,509 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

jacking points corroded not within structural area

Fail 18 Jul 2011 262,434 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

jacking points corroded not within structural area

Pass 28 Jul 2010 245,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 228,560 miles

slight play in top of steering column

small pin holes in exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2008 213,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 194,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 176,219 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 176,215 miles

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

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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R125 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R125 KDL, 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 R125 KDL registered?

R125 KDL is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R125 KDL safe to buy?

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