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P13 MPC

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests46 (36 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

24,755 mi
Last recorded24,755 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MPC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

36 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 24,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 63,015 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 23,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four brake pipes to rear limiter valve slightly corroded where they enter the limiter valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle very rusty.

Pass 15 May 2024 61,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 61,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 23,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,913 miles

Front both headlamps slightly misted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022 19,868 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 57,906 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged has a cut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both headlamps slightly misted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2022 19,868 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,483 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,758 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,064 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 17,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,813 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,813 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,166 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 16,166 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,303 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 15,826 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,574 miles

Offside Front tyre mishaped

Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,574 miles

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

Offside Front tyre mishaped

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,527 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,706 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,817 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2013 13,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,294 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 36,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2012 33,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,880 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 30,029 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

engine breather pipe split

nearside front wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,402 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,455 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,356 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,063 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT 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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P13 MPC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P13 MPC, 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 P13 MPC registered?

P13 MPC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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