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P174 KWE

1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,212 mi
Last recorded79,212 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx77,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 KWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 75 Elx
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 79,212 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 79,104 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear floors holed by jacking points

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,576 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 71,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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P174 KWE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 77,715 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 P174 KWE, 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 29 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 P174 KWE registered?

P174 KWE is a 1997 Fiat Punto 75 Elx, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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