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S253 ABA

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,907 mi
Last recorded88,907 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 ABA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,270 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 76,309 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 76,309 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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
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S253 ABA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S253 ABA, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S253 ABA registered?

S253 ABA is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S253 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 ABA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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