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R126 KCW

1998 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto69,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 KCW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 106,972 miles

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 101,143 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 101,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 94,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 88,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 88,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R126 KCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R126 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R126 KCW registered?

R126 KCW is a 1998 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R126 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 KCW shows 6 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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