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R315 KBF

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,443 miles

corrosion on coil springs

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear in track rod ends

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,911 miles

slight fluid leak on n/s rear shockabsorber

slight wear in track rod end

Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight fluid leak on n/s rear shockabsorber

slight wear in track rod end

Pass 26 Sep 2007 66,556 miles

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear in track rod end

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,416 miles

nearside front shock absorber slight oil leak

slight play in track rod ends

wheel arch brake pipe nearside slight corrosion

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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R315 KBF is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 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 R315 KBF, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R315 KBF registered?

R315 KBF is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R315 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R315 KBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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