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WM51 UVY

2002 Fiat Punto 1.2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto 1.253,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 UVY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto 1.2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both fromt tyres low on tread

both head lamp glasses misted

brake fluid level below max.

brake warning light on dash

condensation in n/s/f head light unit

general wear on discs

o/s/f tyre side wall wearing

rear ext. heat shield loose

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both fromt tyres low on tread

both head lamp glasses misted

brake fluid level below max.

brake warning light on dash

condensation in n/s/f head light unit

general wear on discs

o/s/f tyre side wall wearing

rear ext. heat shield loose

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,605 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to get low on tread

ext. system getting rusty in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

general oil leaks around engine area (possible sump rusting though)

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

rear ext. heat shield loose

rear wiper blade broken

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,425 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ext. system starting to rust in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

general oil leaks around engine area

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

small ext. leak around first joint

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,248 miles

ext. system been replaced

general wear on front discs

head light glasses misty (poor pattens)

rear wiper arm loose

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,336 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

ext. system getting rusty in places

general; wear on front discs

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

o/s/f head light glass misty poor dip patten

rear wiper blade worn out

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,336 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting low on tread

ext. system getting rusty in places

general; wear on front discs

n/s/f dip beam aim on lower limits

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

o/s/f head light glass misty poor dip patten

rear wiper blade worn out

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 2 Apr 2008 41,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,247 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WM51 UVY is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WM51 UVY, 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

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What year was WM51 UVY registered?

WM51 UVY is a 2002 Fiat Punto 1.2, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is WM51 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 UVY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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