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GV02 AWZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,289 mi
Last recorded102,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 AWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,289 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,270 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (jacking point) (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,425 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,329 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 98,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 91,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 91,321 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 84,196 miles

front registration plate cracked but still readable at time of test

Fail 4 May 2010 84,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked but still readable at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2008 74,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 74,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,495 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 48,239 miles

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

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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GV02 AWZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GV02 AWZ, 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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GV02 AWZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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