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DV02 BTE

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,134 mi
Last recorded73,134 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 BTE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2009 73,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 73,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

rear heat shield lose at rear exhaust box

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear heat shield lose at rear exhaust box

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 2 May 2007 54,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,309 miles

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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DV02 BTE is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Orange 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 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,084 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 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 DV02 BTE, 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.

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What year was DV02 BTE registered?

DV02 BTE is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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