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S493 VCF

1999 Fiat Punto S 6

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto S 667,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto S 6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 83,508 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,498 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 75,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,760 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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S493 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S493 VCF, 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 S493 VCF registered?

S493 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Punto S 6, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S493 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 VCF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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