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GU02 XJA

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XJA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 118,662 miles

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Apr 2012 118,629 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,689 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 87,981 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 73,556 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,766 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,505 miles

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

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 XJA is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 XJA registered?

GU02 XJA is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is GU02 XJA safe to buy?

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