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S152 XAG

1999 Fiat Punto

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,362 mi
Last recorded38,362 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 XAG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,599 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,470 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres damaged on side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2005 24,408 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 24,408 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S152 XAG is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S152 XAG, 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 S152 XAG registered?

S152 XAG is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S152 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 XAG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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