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R126 KBV

1998 Fiat Punto S 60

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,910 mi
Last recorded117,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto S 6069,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KBV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 117,910 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2007 117,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside mirror cracked

rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,403 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 99,685 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 99,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

corrosion n/s sill to floor

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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R126 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 69,910 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R126 KBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R126 KBV registered?

R126 KBV is a 1998 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R126 KBV safe to buy?

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