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S550 VCS

1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,887 mi
Last recorded52,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta51,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 VCS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 60 Selecta
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,887 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes coated in some kind of paint

Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

atf fluid leaking from gearbox top pipe to oil cooler

both front doors stiff to open

brake pipes coated in some kind of paint

no engine oil registering on dip stick

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,949 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta?

Based on 1,851 MOT tests across 391 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,783
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
391
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 110
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
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S550 VCS is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 51,062 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 60 Selecta fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S550 VCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S550 VCS registered?

S550 VCS is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 Selecta, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S550 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 VCS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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