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DS51 DFJ

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,083 mi
Last recorded64,083 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 DFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 64,083 miles

Airbag warning light staying on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre very perished, advise replacement

O/S/R tyre beginning to crack between treads

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,065 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning light staying on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre very perished, advise replacement

O/S/R tyre beginning to crack between treads

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking to r/n/s tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,883 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,428 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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DS51 DFJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS51 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS51 DFJ registered?

DS51 DFJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is DS51 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 DFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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