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GX02 JCU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml on

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,590 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

various points of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,590 miles

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

various points of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,900 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 89,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on.engine management light on.floor rusting.springs rusting.front suspension bushes worn.front brake hoses perished.slow to complete e/test.problem with lights/

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,770 miles

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

advise condition of exhaust mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,182 miles

number plate dim

off-side front window not working

air bag light on

rear jacking points starting to rust. Suggest they are treated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2010 81,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

number plate dim

off-side front window not working

rear jacking points starting to rust. Suggest they are treated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2009 75,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,395 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 66,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,805 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,795 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 JCU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JCU, 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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GX02 JCU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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