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R257 AYA

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,773 mi
Last recorded121,773 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 AYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 121,773 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 121,773 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 106,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2007 106,664 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2006 95,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 95,878 miles

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R257 AYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Green 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 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 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 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 AYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 AYA registered?

R257 AYA is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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