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S103 EHW

1999 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,196 mi
Last recorded37,196 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 EHW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,196 miles

All suspension bushes perished

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,196 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension bushes perished

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 103,826 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 99,134 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 99,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 95,122 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 95,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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S103 EHW is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S103 EHW, 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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S103 EHW is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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