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GU02 ZGM

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,884 mi
Last recorded60,884 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ZGM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 60,884 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to back of both rear inner wheel arches - outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2018 60,722 miles

under body/ floor corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under body/ floor corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,513 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mounts split,

Fail 18 Mar 2015 49,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber mounts split,

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,088 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,739 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,430 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded.

n/s/r floor pan started to corrode.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s indicator repeator lamp lens cover missing.

rear suspension coil springs corroded.

slight play in n/s tie rod end.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s indicator repeator lamp lens cover missing.

rear suspension coil springs corroded.

slight play in n/s tie rod end.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,966 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,966 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 21,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 15,471 miles

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

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 ZGM is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGM, 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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GU02 ZGM is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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