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MD51 JGV

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 JGV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2014 80,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.4A.3)The nearside front suspension prescribed area (floor panel flange area) has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area (floor panel flange area) has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose rubber guide mounting in the strut bracket has been incorrectly fitted the wrong way round

(3.7B.6a)The nearside rear park brake effort is low,indicating that service is required

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 35%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.0mm

(4.1E.1)The offisde front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(5.2.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area (floor panel flange area) has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(6.2A.2)The offside front seat back rest will lock in the upright position,but the mechanism appears to be worn

(7.1.1)The rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting is deteriorated

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust flange has a slight leak present

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers do provide adequate liquid,but indicate that servcie is required

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,029 miles

(2.4A.3)The offside front suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(3.7A.6b)The park brake imbalance across axle 2 has been recorded at 43%,which is ready for service

(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread has a cut present,which is not deep enough to reach the cords or ply at the time of examination

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band (walls) are unevenly worn

(5.2.6)The nearside floor panel along its length within the seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(5.2.6)The offside floor panel along its length within the seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(6.2.2)The drivers seat back rest mechanical mechanism appears to be worn allowing the back rest to move fore and after the upright position,indicating wear present

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,432 miles

(2.4A.3)The offside front floor panel to sill area has surface corrosion present,which ahs not yet reached the point of test failure.

(2c)The engine has presence of oil indicating that a slight leak is present

(5.2.6)The nearside rear floor panel to sill area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(5.2.6)The offside front floor panel to sill area has surface corrosion present,which ahs not yet reached the point of test failure.

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust pipe flexi section is deteriorating

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,783 miles

(1.1C.1d)The rear number plate appears to be fitted slightly lower than normal

(5.2.1b)The offside front seat back rest tilting mechanism appears to have a fault present,or is becoming worn

(7.1.1a)The centre exhaust silencer case is slightly deteriorated

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer case has a slight leak

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 5 Sep 2011 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(1.1C.1d)The rear number plate appears to be fitted slightly lower than normal

(5.2.1b)The offside front seat back rest tilting mechanism appears to have a fault present,or is becoming worn

(7.1.1a)The centre exhaust silencer case is slightly deteriorated

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer case has a slight leak

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,792 miles

(1.1C.1)Visual examination of the fitted number plate lamp unit appears to be the wrong specification for the model of vehicle fitted.

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Fail 28 Aug 2010 72,785 miles

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

(5.1.1)The nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,783 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 65,783 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 55,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,960 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto 1.2?

Based on 26,161 MOT tests across 3,645 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,362
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,645
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,319
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,084
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,060
position lamp(s) not working 904
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MD51 JGV is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Blue 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 1.2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 53,084 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 1.2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD51 JGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto 1.2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto 1.2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MD51 JGV is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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