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S242 UWA

1999 Fiat Punto S 60

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2006
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 6065,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 UWA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 60
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2006 54,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,278 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 60?

Based on 23,120 MOT tests across 4,706 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,706
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,037
Direction indicator incorrect colour 1,571
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,383
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,234
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S242 UWA is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 60 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 65,928 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 S 60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,037 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S242 UWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S242 UWA registered?

S242 UWA is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 60, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S242 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 UWA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S242 UWA have outstanding finance?

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