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P356 VCK

1997 Fiat Punto 55 S

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,388 mi
Last recorded119,388 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S74,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 VCK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 55 S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 119,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 11,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 11,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,550 miles

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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P356 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 74,767 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,834 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P356 VCK, 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 29 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 P356 VCK registered?

P356 VCK is a 1997 Fiat Punto 55 S, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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