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P454 FTS

1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta57,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 FTS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 SX Selecta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 54,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,135 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 51,130 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear jacking points and offside floor to sill have surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2006 49,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 49,516 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta?

Based on 1,848 MOT tests across 401 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
4,111
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 128
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 87
position lamp(s) not working 81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
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P454 FTS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,453 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 60 SX Selecta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P454 FTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P454 FTS registered?

P454 FTS is a 1996 Fiat Punto 60 SX Selecta, first registered on 7 September 1996.

Is P454 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 FTS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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