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F4 BSO

1997 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1372cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,720 mi
Last recorded91,720 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,372cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,720 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,167 miles

Brake pedal long travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer unable to check outer sill due to side skirt fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer unable to check outer sill due to side skirt fitted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 89,132 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer unable to check outer sill due to side skirt fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer unable to check outer sill due to side skirt fitted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,566 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to inspect outer sill on vehicle due to side skirts fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to inspect outer sill on vehicle due to side skirts fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,882 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,493 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,902 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 62,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,705 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,445 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 44,445 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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F4 BSO is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,372cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F4 BSO, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F4 BSO registered?

F4 BSO is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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