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S147 GFB

1999 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,658 mi
Last recorded61,658 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2013 61,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all brake pipes covered in under seal

o/s/f tyre cracking outside egde

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,108 miles

battery insecure

rear jacking points corroded

rear suspension corroded

reg plates deteriorating

sills and floor corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,743 miles

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

NSF brake shim not fully in

NSF outer door handle sticks

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NSF brake shim not fully in

NSF outer door handle sticks

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2008

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 53,587 miles

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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S147 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S147 GFB, 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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S147 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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