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V158 YJO

1999 Fiat Punto 1.2

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,645 mi
Last recorded58,645 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto 1.260,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 YJO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,645 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise handbrake side to side movement

advise nearside front seat back rest movement

Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise handbrake side to side movement

advise nearside front seat back rest movement

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,761 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre has small cut to sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f seat back loose

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,118 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,665 miles

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 24 Jan 2008 48,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 22 Jan 2007 43,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,868 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 36,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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V158 YJO is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 60,544 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V158 YJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V158 YJO registered?

V158 YJO is a 1999 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V158 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V158 YJO shows 12 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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