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GX02 DPO

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,677 mi
Last recorded88,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 DPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,677 miles

EML on at time of test

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,503 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,503 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,901 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,284 miles

Engine over heated during test

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 56,869 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

gearbox oil leak

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear wiper blade in poor condition

sump excessively corroded and leaking oil

Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light on

gearbox oil leak

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside side repeater lens missing

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

rear wiper blade in poor condition

sump excessively corroded and leaking oil

Fail 29 Jul 2011 56,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

airbag lamp illuminated

gear oil leak

offside rear tyre has a deep cut to the outer siodewall close to exposing ply/cords

sump/oil pan excessively pourous

Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,534 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,567 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning lamp on

rear wiper blade(blade missing)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning lamp on

rear wiper blade(blade missing)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 21,701 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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GX02 DPO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX02 DPO, 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 GX02 DPO registered?

GX02 DPO is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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