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CU02 TCY

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V52,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 TCY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,894 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 70,706 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,587 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,146 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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CU02 TCY is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU02 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU02 TCY registered?

CU02 TCY is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is CU02 TCY safe to buy?

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