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T103 BSP

1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

70,933 mi
Last recorded70,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V73,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 BSP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,933 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2009 70,203 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 60,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 55,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,886 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Fail 15 Feb 2006 47,197 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T103 BSP is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 T103 BSP, 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.

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T103 BSP is a 1999 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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