CarVerify

Free Car Check

S224 CCB

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,008 mi
Last recorded102,008 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V78,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 CCB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2008 102,008 miles

Centre exhaust box noisey

Condensation in O/S/F indicator lense

Lowering springs fitted

N/S sill cover insecure

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Side repeaters tinted

Slight play in N/S/F seat base

Slight play in O/S/F seat base

Spare tyre low in preasure

Fail 17 Apr 2008 101,986 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake flexi hose covered

Fail 8 Apr 2008 101,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both indicator side repeater tinted

Centre exhaust box noisey

Condesation in O/S/F indicator lense

Handbrake cable protective cover split

Lowering springs fitted

N/S sill cover insecure

N/S wiper split

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

O/S wiper split

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

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Slight play in O/S/F seat base

Slight play in steering column bearings

Spare tyre low in preasure

Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,027 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 99,018 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
Full Fiat Punto Sporting 16V reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S224 CCB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 78,743 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S224 CCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S224 CCB?

You can check the full history of S224 CCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S224 CCB registered?

S224 CCB is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S224 CCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S224 CCB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S224 CCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S224 CCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.