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GV52 RNZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 83,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

number plate bulb dim

Pass 2 May 2014 83,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres perished

number plate bulb dim

Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 74,208 miles

Airbag light on

Brake fluid level very close to minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit - Strongly advise new tyre to be fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn very close to the legal limit on the inner edge - Strongly advise replacement soon

Offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight corrosion on both front coil springs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2010 66,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light on

air fresher on int. mirror

brake fluid level below max.

chid seats o/s/r and n/s/r

ext.system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

odd stickers on screen

rear ext. heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn out

slight oil leak around engine (possible sump rusting through)

slight twists in both front seat belts

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning light on

air fresher on int. mirror

brake fluid level below max.

chid seats o/s/r and n/s/r

ext.system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

odd stickers on screen

rear ext. heat shield loose

rear wiper blade worn out

slight oil leak around engine (possible sump rusting through)

slight twists in both front seat belts

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 27 Mar 2009 62,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,269 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 27,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 RNZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

GV52 RNZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is GV52 RNZ safe to buy?

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