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T553 PUJ

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 PUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 71,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 71,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,307 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 68,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 62,049 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 62,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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T553 PUJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Red 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 Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 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 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T553 PUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T553 PUJ registered?

T553 PUJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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