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R526 UCS

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

89,752 mi
Last recorded89,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 UCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2007 89,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,473 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside parking brake reading low

Fail 17 Aug 2006 79,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 2 Aug 2005 65,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 65,673 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack corrosion started at both inner sill panels

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?

Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
6,069
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,154
Direction indicator incorrect colour 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 818
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 776
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 764
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R526 UCS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 74,029 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 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 UCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R526 UCS registered?

R526 UCS is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R526 UCS safe to buy?

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