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BZ501ZJ

1999 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBZ501ZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,934 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 102,928 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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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BZ501ZJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BZ501ZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BZ501ZJ registered?

BZ501ZJ is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is BZ501ZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BZ501ZJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BZ501ZJ have outstanding finance?

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