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N259 KGT

1996 Fiat Punto 75 S

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S81,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 KGT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 108,737 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 108,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 102,418 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 102,418 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,200 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 93,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 78,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 78,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 S?

Based on 1,229 MOT tests across 231 vehicles.

58.5%
Pass Rate
5,665
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 79
position lamp(s) not working 72
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N259 KGT is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 81,545 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 75 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N259 KGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 75 S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 75 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 KGT registered?

N259 KGT is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 S, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N259 KGT safe to buy?

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