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TCZ 3438

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,372 mi
Last recorded51,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 3438
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 51,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 51,331 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 50,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 49,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 49,268 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 49,175 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,309 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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TCZ 3438 is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TCZ 3438, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TCZ 3438?

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What year was TCZ 3438 registered?

TCZ 3438 is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is TCZ 3438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 3438 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TCZ 3438 have outstanding finance?

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