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BKZ 7903

1999 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,178 mi
Last recorded125,178 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 7903
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 125,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 120,359 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 120,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise the security of the timing belt covers

Pass 24 Aug 2007 113,088 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 113,045 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise security of the timing belt covers

Pass 3 Aug 2006 10,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general under side of vehicle corroded but not weakend

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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BKZ 7903 is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKZ 7903, 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 BKZ 7903 registered?

BKZ 7903 is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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