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GU51 KCE

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,212 mi
Last recorded70,212 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 KCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,212 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

rear bothsides jacking points corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall cord not exposed

rear exhaust mount perished

rear wiper not clearing screen

nearside rear lamp broken sharp edges on lens

Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall cord not exposed

rear exhaust mount perished

rear wiper not clearing screen

nearside rear lamp broken sharp edges on lens

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,589 miles

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre wall.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 52,589 miles

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre wall.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 46,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 39,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 39,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 33,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,028 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 26,938 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 26,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,188 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 17,173 miles

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

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

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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GU51 KCE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU51 KCE, 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 GU51 KCE registered?

GU51 KCE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is GU51 KCE safe to buy?

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