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SO02 VSU

2002 Fiat Punto Active

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,386 mi
Last recorded63,386 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Active43,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 63,386 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 56,904 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 56,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,768 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active?

Based on 3,132 MOT tests across 866 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
5,310
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Headlamp aim too low 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
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SO02 VSU is a 2002 Fiat Punto Active in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 43,464 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 Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 VSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SO02 VSU registered?

SO02 VSU is a 2002 Fiat Punto Active, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SO02 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 VSU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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