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S172 AWY

1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta57,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 AWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,007 miles

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,004 miles

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

front offside tyre close to limit worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,251 miles

front nearside tyre worn on inner edge

rear offside and rear nearside handbrake cable outer casings broken

slight bind on rear nearside brake

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,036 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 39,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear offside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2005 36,768 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

handbrake cable corroded at rear

Fail 3 Nov 2005 36,768 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake cable corroded at rear

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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S172 AWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta 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 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 57,640 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 SX 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S172 AWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S172 AWY registered?

S172 AWY is a 1998 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S172 AWY safe to buy?

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