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V862 GFT

1999 Fiat Punto SX 85

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,011 mi
Last recorded69,011 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto SX 8569,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 GFT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto SX 85
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,011 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,616 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 52,605 miles

air bag light on

front registration plate cracked

rear exhaust mounting splitting

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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V862 GFT is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V862 GFT, 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 V862 GFT registered?

V862 GFT is a 1999 Fiat Punto SX 85, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V862 GFT safe to buy?

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