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GV52 BUO

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,988 mi
Last recorded26,988 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 BUO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 26,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,618 miles

Wipers not parking automatically

Fail 5 Oct 2017 26,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Coolant leak radiator area ()

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

Nearside headlamp beam image very poor (lens)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Wipers not parking automatically

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock weaker than O/S/R

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 26,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat, outer front mount(corrosion to floor pan/inner sill) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat, outer rear mount(corrosion to floor pan/jacking point) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat, outer rear mount(corrosion to floor pan/jacking point) (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber significantly weaker than O/S/R

Nearside dipped beam image poor(lens)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat, outer front mount(corrosion to floor pan/inner sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SIGNIFICANT corrosion to all underside

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,696 miles

Front floor ,rear floor and nearside rear seal end and inner arch have significant corrosion.

Nearsise dip beam image poor,lens hazed. Temp fuel cap fitted and rad cap missing.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 25,696 miles

Front floor ,rear floor and nearside rear seal end and inner arch have significant corrosion.

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

Nearsise dip beam image poor,lens hazed. Temp fuel cap fitted and rad cap missing.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,059 miles

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

O/S door mirror poor function(adjustment)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

O/S door mirror poor function(adjustment)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,025 miles

165/70TR14

Both rear tyres in extremely poor condition

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,025 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

165/70TR14

Both rear tyres in extremely poor condition

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,903 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 21,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,641 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 14,387 miles

Offside front wing damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 14,378 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2006 11,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 11,704 miles

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2005 9,050 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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GV52 BUO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GV52 BUO, 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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GV52 BUO is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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