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GV52 FRU

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,995 mi
Last recorded50,995 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FRU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,995 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 50,995 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust rusty and weak

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,573 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust very rusty and weak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 41,200 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust centre pipe rusty

exhaust rear silencer heat sheild poorly secured

o/s/f+n/s/f+n/s/r tyres all getting low on tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,200 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust centre pipe rusty

exhaust rear silencer heat sheild poorly secured

o/s/f+n/s/f+n/s/r tyres all getting low on tread

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,763 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,119 miles

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

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

Rear number plate slighty deterioted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,810 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing to outter wall

n/s/r tyre perishing to outter wall

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,170 miles

slight binding on front brakes both sides

Pass 13 Mar 2007 13,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 6,702 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 FRU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV52 FRU?

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What year was GV52 FRU registered?

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

Is GV52 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 FRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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