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GV52 FRF

2002 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,127 mi
Last recorded71,127 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FRF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre weather cracking

Offside Front head light misty

Offside Rear hand brake weaker

Rear axle corroding

floor to sill corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill and floor pan corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill and floor pan corroded

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush, cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 70,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar bush, cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 70,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear axle spring cup corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle spring cup corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 65,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,004 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,655 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted air bag switched of at time of test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 57,655 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front child seat fitted air bag switched of at time of test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,425 miles

N/S/R Tyre has multiple cracks

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,456 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

front brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,699 miles

anti roll bar bushes split

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2008 36,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,493 miles

front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2005 20,001 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 FRF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GV52 FRF, 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 GV52 FRF registered?

GV52 FRF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GV52 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FRF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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