MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,515 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
body/chassis/suspension corroded
front brake discs distorted
body/chassis/suspension corroded
front brake discs distorted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Downpipe/Cat repaired
Exhaust manifold to downpipe stud snapped
Fuel filter and clamp very rusty
Handbrake travel
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Right rear tyre has surface cracks
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Downpipe/Cat repaired
Exhaust manifold to downpipe stud snapped
Fuel filter and clamp very rusty
Handbrake travel
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Right rear tyre has surface cracks
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R317 AKX is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R317 AKX, 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 R317 AKX registered?
R317 AKX is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 August 1997.
Is R317 AKX safe to buy?
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