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BCZ 8044

1999 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 8044
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,920 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 92,920 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2010 92,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,532 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 80,219 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,599 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 54,893 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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BCZ 8044 is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 65,539 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 8044, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 8044 registered?

BCZ 8044 is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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