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FV51 SWY

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 SWY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 51,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,287 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,287 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 38,996 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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FV51 SWY is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV51 SWY, 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

How do I check the history of FV51 SWY?

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What year was FV51 SWY registered?

FV51 SWY is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 5 February 2002.

Is FV51 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 SWY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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