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N159 KUD

1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,203 mi
Last recorded117,203 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX80,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 KUD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 SX
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2007 117,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system poorly aligned knocking

park brake warning light stays on and offside rear cable hangs down and fouls wheel rim

tempoary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 May 2006 104,135 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 104,135 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise unbody generaly corroding

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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N159 KUD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 80,322 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 N159 KUD, 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 30 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 N159 KUD registered?

N159 KUD is a 1996 Fiat Punto 55 SX, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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