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R209 GKH

1997 Fiat Punto SX 75

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto SX 7577,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 GKH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 75
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,897 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,892 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 80,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,470 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 79,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 75?

Based on 2,684 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

59.5%
Pass Rate
5,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
543
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 255
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 247
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 197
Direction indicator incorrect colour 175
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R209 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 77,101 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 SX 75 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 255 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R209 GKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R209 GKH registered?

R209 GKH is a 1997 Fiat Punto SX 75, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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