MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear light cracked
rear brake ferrules have some corrosion
rear shocks are slightly soft
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear light cracked
rear brake ferrules have some corrosion
nearside and offside floor pans to sills in poor condition
..... †,,,,, various sections of floor surface rust apeering nearside/offside † †..... both rear shockabsorbers getting weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 6?
Based on 2,412 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R852 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R852 BFU, 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 R852 BFU registered?
R852 BFU is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 6, first registered on 30 August 1997.
Is R852 BFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R852 BFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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