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WA02 OEB

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,905 mi
Last recorded91,905 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OEB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 91,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,766 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

nearside-offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

nearside-offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,485 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2007 67,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,008 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 61,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,801 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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WA02 OEB is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA02 OEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA02 OEB is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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