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GU52 HLA

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,766 mi
Last recorded161,766 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HLA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,766 miles

surface corrosion to floor pan

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,059 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 156,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable broken (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,297 miles

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

Rear exhaust joint

Fail 22 Sep 2015 137,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,170 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlight lenes deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 93,827 miles

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

oil leak from corroded engine sump

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,772 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 63,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,068 miles

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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GU52 HLA 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 80%.

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 GU52 HLA, 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 GU52 HLA registered?

GU52 HLA is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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