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R56 EHW

1997 Fiat Punto SX 60

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,731 mi
Last recorded66,731 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6074,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 62,495 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated & exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner face

oil sump pan badly corroded & leaking

radiator corroded at edges

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2006 58,005 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,898 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door handle sticking †front reg plate cracked †slight gearbox noise †front brake discs worn & corroded †suspect play in front ball joint

tank straps corroded †exhaust shield insecure †exhaust rear rubber split †oil leak †timing cover insecure †sump pan badly corroded †radiator edges corroded †os front to rear front section corroded

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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R56 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Yellow 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 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 R56 EHW, 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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R56 EHW is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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