MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Upper Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 60?
Based on 14,342 MOT tests across 2,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S897 DAA is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 65,848 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S897 DAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Punto SX 60 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S897 DAA is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 60, first registered on 27 January 1999.
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