1996 Fiat Punto 1.7L Diesel · N116 DKB
1996 Fiat Punto (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 95,277 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1698cc
N116 DKB Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2011
- 95,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N116 DKB Mileage History
- 03/01/200691,036 mi
- 04/01/200691,038 mi+2 mi
- 01/02/200797,164 mi+6,126 mi
- 06/02/200797,164 mi
- 11/02/2008101,444 mi+4,280 mi
- 14/02/2008101,456 mi+12 mi
- 10/02/2009106,368 mi+4,912 mi
- 14/02/2009106,517 mi+149 mi
- 05/02/2010111,968 mi+5,451 mi
- 05/02/201195,277 mi-16,691 mi
Average of roughly 833 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N116 DKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Fiat Punto (N116 DKB) between January 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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