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GU02 VXV

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,579 mi
Last recorded110,579 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,579 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,573 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction comes on during lock to lock check (2.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion inner sills

corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,384 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,996 miles

exhaust down pipe corroded & fractured

offside rear tyre approx 1.8mm ( limit 1.6mm)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,662 miles

offside front , nearside front & offside rear tyre treads approx 2mm ( limit 1.6mm)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,485 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 72,474 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,436 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,737 miles

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

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)

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,932 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaaust box ( not leaking)

offside & nearside front wiper blades torn

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,550 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,604 miles

Front brake pads are wearing near to limits.

Front tyres are wearing near to wear limit bars.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,080 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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GU02 VXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU02 VXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU02 VXV registered?

GU02 VXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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