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S913 ETX

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

699,534 mi
Last recorded699,534 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 ETX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 699,534 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

gearbox oil leak

offside outer sill rusty

play in both rack ends

under body very rusty

Fail 5 May 2009 69,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2008 49,641 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 49,641 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 96,349 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 96,349 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2006 90,106 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 90,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto SX 85?

Based on 2,790 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 138
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
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S913 ETX is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 69,824 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 85 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S913 ETX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto SX 85 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto SX 85 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S913 ETX registered?

S913 ETX is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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