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S571 KPY

1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 1672,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 KPY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre cracked but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,833 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 56,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 56,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adjust handbrake .

adjuster for o/s head light in/op,

reg plates starting to fade.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,173 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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S571 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 72,260 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 Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S571 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S571 KPY registered?

S571 KPY is a 1998 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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