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N640 KUM

1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx80,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 KUM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,928 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,854 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 73,854 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 73,846 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,763 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 67,763 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 75 Elx?

Based on 2,143 MOT tests across 469 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,768
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
469
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 162
Brake pipe excessively corroded 161
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 143
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N640 KUM is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 80,974 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 Elx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N640 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N640 KUM registered?

N640 KUM is a 1996 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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