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N123 YOA

1996 Fiat Punto 55 S

White Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,227 mi
Last recorded161,227 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S79,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 YOA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 161,227 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front wiper blade's slightly poor condition

offside and nearside rear axle bushe slightly worn / perished

offside na dnearside front lower arm bushes slightly worn / perished

slight brake inbalance's

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight miss-fire

tyre side wall's slightly perished

Fail 5 Feb 2008 161,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

offside and nearside front wiper blade's slightly poor condition

offside and nearside rear axle bushe slightly worn / perished

offside na dnearside front lower arm bushes slightly worn / perished

slight brake inbalance's

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight miss-fire

tyre side wall's slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 154,744 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2006 147,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

sump rusted oil leaks /handbrake some travel /steel brake pipe some corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2006 147,476 miles

sump rusted oil leaks /handbrake some travel /steel brake pipe some corrosion

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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N123 YOA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S in White with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N123 YOA, 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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What year was N123 YOA registered?

N123 YOA is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N123 YOA safe to buy?

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