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GV52 RPX

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,255 mi
Last recorded132,255 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 132,255 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 125,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 112,681 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,989 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,989 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 95,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,786 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 85,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 22 Dec 2008 74,754 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 61,623 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,523 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 42,078 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 42,078 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 RPX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

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

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