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X259 HBO

1994 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,111 mi
Last recorded50,111 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto85,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 HBO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,111 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall/tread badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven 68% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal on 1.6mm inner edge,recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal inner edge on 1.6mm,recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake hose collar corroding

both rear floor pans repaired and undersealed/floor to sill lips corroding

brake servo damp/staining

corrosionh by nsf suspension turret

genral underbody corrosion/suspension components

handbrake travel

knock and free play in steering recommend attention

nsf and nsr door handles sticking

oil leaks

rear exhaust mount perishing

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 46,479 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both n/s and o/s inner sills corroded but not holed at this time

handbrake travel

n/s and o/s/r floor pans corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,414 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to both n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre very close to limit

nearside mirror is missing

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stiff to open

front anti roll bar d bushes cracking

gearbox damp

general rust forming vehicles underbody

movement in front steering rackends

ns mirror missing

nsr tyre worn to limit

rear shock absorber bushes cracking

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet stiff to open

front anti roll bar d bushes cracking

gearbox damp

general rust forming vehicles underbody

movement in front steering rackends

ns mirror missing

nsr tyre worn to limit

rear shock absorber bushes cracking

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,323 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 31,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,076 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 29,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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X259 HBO is a 1994 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 85,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X259 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X259 HBO is a 1994 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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