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RL51 VHJ

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,487 mi
Last recorded59,487 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 VHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,699 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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RL51 VHJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RL51 VHJ, 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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How do I check the history of RL51 VHJ?

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What year was RL51 VHJ registered?

RL51 VHJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is RL51 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 VHJ shows 3 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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