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T597 BFV

1999 Fiat Punto 60 Team

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Team65,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 BFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 60 Team
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 100,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

passenger front door handle broken

Pass 10 Mar 2008 98,456 miles

nearside front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

nearside front floor corroded (not prescribed area)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 98,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 92,873 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 92,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,445 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2005

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 72,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 72,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 60 Team?

Based on 6,333 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
6,491
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 474
Direction indicator incorrect colour 401
position lamp(s) not working 336
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 296
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
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T597 BFV is a 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Team in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Team models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 65,556 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 60 Team fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 474 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T597 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 60 Team typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Punto 60 Team is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T597 BFV is a 1999 Fiat Punto 60 Team, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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