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Y499 BGK

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,530 mi
Last recorded79,530 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V61,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 BGK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 79,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 71,297 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,077 miles

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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Y499 BGK is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 61,182 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 Y499 BGK, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y499 BGK is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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