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M117 COU

1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,288 mi
Last recorded102,288 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX90,221 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM117 COU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 102,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose the reinforcement reccommend replacement

corrossion formed at both sides rear floor sections

Fail 17 Apr 2008 102,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished not severe enough to expose the reinforcement reccommend replacement

corrossion formed at both sides rear floor sections

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,545 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 88,480 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,941 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 55 SX?

Based on 18,610 MOT tests across 3,930 vehicles.

58.9%
Pass Rate
5,609
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,680
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,459
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,271
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,263
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1,139
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M117 COU is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 90,221 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M117 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M117 COU registered?

M117 COU is a 1994 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 19 December 1994.

Is M117 COU safe to buy?

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