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S401 FSC

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,874 mi
Last recorded106,874 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 FSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 97,449 miles

slight play top steering colunm bush

Fail 7 Jun 2008 97,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play top steering colunm bush

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,949 miles

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray †3.Brake discs corroding †4.o/s/f floor starting to corrode †5.n/s/r shocker starting to weep †6.Front exhaust corroding

10.n/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking badly †11.o/s/f door damage slightly

7.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers) †8.Slight play in steering rack †9.o/s/r tyre worn inner edge(poss close to cords)cracking

Fail 12 May 2007 85,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1.n/s/r seatbelt starting to fray †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Brake discs corroding, pads not checked †4.o/s/f floor starting to corrode †5.n/s/r shocker starting to weep

10.n/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking badly †11.o/s/f door damaged slightly

6.Front section of exhaust corroding †7.Brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked proeprly due to protective coating & above covers) †8.Slight play in steering rack †9.o/s/r tryre worn inner edge(poss close to cords) & cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2006 82,529 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 76,754 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto S 6?

Based on 4,193 MOT tests across 772 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
6,045
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 359
Direction indicator incorrect colour 287
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 260
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 236
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 234
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S401 FSC is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 67,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto S 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S401 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto S 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto S 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S401 FSC registered?

S401 FSC is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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