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T259 USF

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,807 mi
Last recorded46,807 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 USF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,807 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,666 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,563 miles

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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T259 USF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T259 USF, 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 T259 USF registered?

T259 USF is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T259 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 USF shows 6 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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