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S142 BPP

1999 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto65,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 BPP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2012 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in nearside and offside floor

Pass 21 May 2011 96,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear outer cover sill insecure on end

some bind from nearside rear brake when turned by hand

Pass 22 May 2010 90,950 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 83,595 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 75,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake will soon require adjustment

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,170 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 73,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,531 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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S142 BPP is a 1999 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S142 BPP, 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 S142 BPP registered?

S142 BPP is a 1999 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S142 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 BPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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