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GV52 XTJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,181 miles

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

air bag light ON.

both front seats,back release handles missing.

both front wheel trims damaged & sticking outwards.

clutch pedal pad missing.

o/s/f brake flexible hose routed incorrectly but NOT rubbing.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,181 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

air bag light ON.

both front seats,back release handles missing.

both front wheel trims damaged & sticking outwards.

clutch pedal pad missing.

o/s/f brake flexible hose routed incorrectly but NOT rubbing.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,864 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,644 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,644 miles

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

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

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

advise wheel alignment

Fail 26 Nov 2009

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 43,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 43,687 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,259 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 25 Nov 2006 18,721 miles

AIR BAG LAMP STAYS ON

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE CLOSE TO THE 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 Dec 2005 11,418 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 XTJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTJ, 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

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What year was GV52 XTJ registered?

GV52 XTJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is GV52 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 XTJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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