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R514 VKJ

1997 Fiat Punto SX 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 672,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 VKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,682 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 91,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 85,649 miles

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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R514 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Green 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 SX 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 72,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R514 VKJ, 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 R514 VKJ registered?

R514 VKJ is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R514 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 VKJ 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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