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FE02 DFZ

2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,779 mi
Last recorded124,779 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V47,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 DFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 124,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlight aims deteriorated

end of o/s front wiper blade split

o/s front exterior door handle not returning

Pass 19 Dec 2013 114,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

floor pan and inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front outer cv gaitor has a slight leak of grease

oil residue on engine

outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear wiper missing

smell of clutch burn in car

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2013 114,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust system corroded

floor pan and inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front outer cv gaitor has a slight leak of grease

oil residue on engine

outer sills covered by plastic trims

rear wiper missing

smell of clutch burn in car

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 106,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,687 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 89,592 miles

nearside front brake has slight uneven application.

Fail 3 May 2011 89,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake has slight uneven application.

Fail 4 May 2010 82,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear coil spring bump stop not fully secure

near side rear tyre wall has surface cracks

Pass 4 May 2010 82,647 miles

near side rear coil spring bump stop not fully secure

near side rear tyre wall has surface cracks

Fail 1 Mar 2010 82,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle rear seatbelt slow at retracting

nail in nearside rear tyre

perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,575 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,692 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 60,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 52,817 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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FE02 DFZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 47,509 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE02 DFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE02 DFZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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