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GU52 NKJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2024 70,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 67,653 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 62,375 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,879 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,235 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 55,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 48,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,389 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 20,751 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,473 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 14,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 14,313 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 NKJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

GU52 NKJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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