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R193 FOK

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 FOK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 65,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 65,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,393 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 60,204 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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R193 FOK is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 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 R193 FOK, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R193 FOK registered?

R193 FOK is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R193 FOK safe to buy?

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