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R5 OVE

1999 Fiat Punto

White Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OVE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 118,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,990 miles

Brake discs corrded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake discs corrded.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 89,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,735 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 39,113 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 39,113 miles

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

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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R5 OVE is a 1999 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 R5 OVE, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R5 OVE registered?

R5 OVE is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is R5 OVE safe to buy?

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