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GV52 FRL

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FRL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rust forming in both inner sills - floors

Rust forming in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rust forming in both inner sills - floors

Rust forming in n/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,199 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

slight crazing on h/lamp lens

Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

slight crazing on h/lamp lens

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle

Fail 24 Sep 2014 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rattle

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust mouting cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,411 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 81,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,260 miles

oil leak

sump leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2008 62,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,431 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 FRL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

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

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