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RL51 PFO

2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,588 mi
Last recorded46,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V47,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 PFO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,653 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 40,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,650 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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RL51 PFO is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Blue 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 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 RL51 PFO, 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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What year was RL51 PFO registered?

RL51 PFO is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is RL51 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 PFO 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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