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FE02 CUX

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,920 mi
Last recorded61,920 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V52,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 CUX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,920 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,920 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front seat belt webing on edges detireted

water leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,867 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

at front both head lampshowing high on edghes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,824 miles

o/s parking brake slightly noisey on application and slightly lazey

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all foure tyres perished on wall

o/f front sunwiser not secured

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,303 miles

at rearslayzy f/h/brake

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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FE02 CUX is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE02 CUX, 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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FE02 CUX is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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