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S605 FBF

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,754 mi
Last recorded100,754 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 FBF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,754 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 100,731 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,766 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 85,766 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2006 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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S605 FBF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black 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 Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 73,051 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S605 FBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S605 FBF registered?

S605 FBF is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S605 FBF safe to buy?

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