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GV02 XFG

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,233 mi
Last recorded107,233 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 XFG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 107,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch areas covered in underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,233 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear side light dim

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four tyres worn to 3mm

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 96,262 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,994 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 79,994 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,951 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,544 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 57,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,023 miles

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,042 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 53,042 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,130 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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GV02 XFG is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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