1998 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · S455 VGA
1998 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 66,378 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/01/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,378 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
S455 VGA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2010
- 66,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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S455 VGA Mileage History
- 08/07/200550,476 mi
- 09/07/200550,476 mi
- 06/07/200652,599 mi+2,123 mi
- 07/07/200652,599 mi
- 11/07/200757,384 mi+4,785 mi
- 12/07/200757,384 mi
- 03/07/200859,507 mi+2,123 mi
- 03/07/200963,416 mi+3,909 mi
- 11/09/201066,377 mi+2,961 mi
- 11/09/201066,378 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,071 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S455 VGA 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 (S455 VGA) between July 2005 and September 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”.
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