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L53 BWD

1994 Fiat Punto Td SX

Red Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,870 mi
Last recorded90,870 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX114,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 BWD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Td SX
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 90,870 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 90,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 84,055 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 74,934 miles

both front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2006 74,932 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Td SX?

Based on 1,629 MOT tests across 341 vehicles.

57.4%
Pass Rate
6,181
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 189
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 188
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132
Brake pipe excessively corroded 118
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L53 BWD is a 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX in Red with a 1,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 114,220 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 Td SX fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 189 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L53 BWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L53 BWD registered?

L53 BWD is a 1994 Fiat Punto Td SX, first registered on 11 June 1994.

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