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S116 DAX

1999 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,330 mi
Last recorded36,330 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 DAX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 36,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

n/s o/s rear coil springs rusty

n/s o/s rear floor panels rusty

n/s rear tyre perished

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to thickly greased over

Fail 6 Dec 2017 35,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded main metal brake pipe to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

n/s o/s rear coil springs rusty

n/s o/s rear floor panels rusty

n/s rear tyre perished

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to thickly greased over

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion o/s rear floor panels

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being greased over

Fail 16 Dec 2016 32,876 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panels x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

surface corrosion o/s rear floor panels

surface corrosion on all rear suspension components

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to being greased over

Pass 4 Jan 2016 30,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrosion on all floor panels

oil leek

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

Fail 4 Jan 2016 30,099 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven pulling to n.s.f (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leek

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy corrosion on all floor panels

unable to check brake pipes fully due to plastic coverings

Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,179 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower engine stabliziing bar bolt lose

n/s o/s rear floor panels rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,913 miles

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

heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/r floor pannels around jacking points

rear engine stableizer bar loose

Pass 7 Jan 2014 25,913 miles

heavy flaking rust on n/s and o/s/r floor pannels around jacking points

rear engine stableizer bar loose

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/o/s rear floor panels rusty around jacking points

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,794 miles

n/s o/s rear floor panels rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,274 miles

flaking corrosion on o/s rear floor panels

n/s front flexi brake hose slightly perished

rear registration plate deteriorated

surface cut on outer wall of n/s rear tyre

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to paint

Fail 5 Jan 2010 18,272 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

flaking corrosion on o/s rear floor panels

n/s front flexi brake hose slightly perished

rear registration plate deteriorated

surface cut on outer wall of n/s rear tyre

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to paint

Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower foot brake reading on n/s/r

slight deteration on frount and rear number plates

unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering

Fail 8 Jan 2008 16,124 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,124 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,240 miles

slight blow from exhaust center joint.

unable to check rear metal brake pipe fully due to being coverd with grease.

Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S116 DAX is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S116 DAX, 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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S116 DAX is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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