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02-C-8488

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,994 mi
Last recorded48,994 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration02-C-8488
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,994 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 48,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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02-C-8488 is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 02-C-8488, 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 24 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 02-C-8488 registered?

02-C-8488 is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is 02-C-8488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 02-C-8488 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 02-C-8488 have outstanding finance?

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