1998 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · S217 KPS
1998 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 74,038 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,038 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1242cc
S217 KPS Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2010
- 74,038 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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S217 KPS Mileage History
- 07/11/200547,065 mi
- 08/11/200547,065 mi
- 06/10/200651,186 mi+4,121 mi
- 09/10/200651,195 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/200760,092 mi+8,897 mi
- 21/09/200760,092 mi
- 29/09/200869,534 mi+9,442 mi
- 21/09/200972,252 mi+2,718 mi
- 21/09/200972,252 mi
- 29/09/201074,038 mi+1,786 mi
Average of roughly 5,512 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S217 KPS 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 1998 Fiat Punto (S217 KPS) between November 2005 and September 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2010 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”.
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