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S407 FSC

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 FSC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box mounting deteriorated

noise from gearbox diff area when rototing wheels

oil leak near engine

Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box mounting deteriorated

noise from gearbox diff area when rototing wheels

oil leak near engine

Fail 26 Sep 2009 82,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 77,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 92,903 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 70,404 miles

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,672 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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S407 FSC is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 69,824 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S407 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S407 FSC registered?

S407 FSC is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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