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S154 EFG

1999 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,572 mi
Last recorded38,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 EFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,572 miles

corrosion forming on floor pan

rear springs rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2014 38,571 miles

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

corrosion forming on floor pan

rear springs rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,780 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on floor pan

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

Fail 8 Jan 2013 35,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on floor pan

slight play in o/s/r radius arm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,264 miles

corrosion formed on rear floor pan. believe repair carried out from inside

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,262 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion formed on rear floor pan. believe repair carried out from inside

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,344 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 30,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,543 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 27,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,143 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2008 21,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,235 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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S154 EFG is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S154 EFG, 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 S154 EFG registered?

S154 EFG is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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