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L10 KJP

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 KJP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 109,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres starting to get low

Fail 6 Nov 2008 106,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres starting to get low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,467 miles

front and rear flexi and metal brake pipes ferrules and unions rusted

some deterioration to front and rear number plates

Fail 23 Oct 2007 101,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear flexi and metal brake pipes ferrules and unions rusted

rear exhaust silencer box positioned very close to nearside rear brake pipe

some deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 21 Sep 2006 99,811 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 98,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 S?

Based on 32,204 MOT tests across 6,940 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,419
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
6,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,834
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,366
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,040
position lamp(s) not working 1,715
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L10 KJP is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 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 55 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L10 KJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 55 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 55 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L10 KJP is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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