2002 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · DY02 JZW
2002 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 49,381 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY02 JZW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2022
- 49,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY02 JZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Fiat Punto (DY02 JZW) between March 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DY02 JZW Mileage History
- 21/03/200628,668 mi
- 28/03/200730,854 mi+2,186 mi
- 27/03/200832,711 mi+1,857 mi
- 18/03/200934,853 mi+2,142 mi
- 19/03/200934,861 mi+8 mi
- 18/03/201036,771 mi+1,910 mi
- 25/03/201139,098 mi+2,327 mi
- 20/03/201241,190 mi+2,092 mi
- 14/03/201342,801 mi+1,611 mi
- 15/03/201342,806 mi+5 mi
- 17/03/201443,717 mi+911 mi
- 20/03/201443,717 mi
- 11/03/201544,431 mi+714 mi
- 12/03/201544,431 mi
- 17/03/201645,400 mi+969 mi
- 23/03/201746,042 mi+642 mi
- 23/03/201746,042 mi
- 21/03/201846,698 mi+656 mi
- 27/03/201947,470 mi+772 mi
- 27/03/201947,470 mi
- 17/03/202048,199 mi+729 mi
- 23/03/202048,202 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/202148,798 mi+596 mi
- 31/03/202148,804 mi+6 mi
- 23/03/202249,381 mi+577 mi
Average of roughly 1,294 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto (Mk2 / Type 188)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Dualdrive Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The Punto Mk2 was one of the first mass-market cars to feature column-mounted Dualdrive electric power steering. The torque position sensors inside the steering column, or the solder joints on the integrated electric motor relay circuit board, suffer micro-fractures over time. This causes the steering assistance to cut out abruptly while driving, illuminating the red steering warning light on the instrument cluster and suddenly reverting the wheel to heavy manual steering.
- Cylinder Head Gasket DeteriorationSerious
On the 1.2-litre 8v FIRE petrol engine, the original composite cylinder head gasket is prone to thermal fatigue and corrosion around the coolant passages, typically at the cylinder-one end. If coolant changes have been neglected or if an air lock forms in the small radiator bleed screws, the gasket breaks down, allowing engine coolant into the combustion chambers or engine oil supply.
- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Ball-Joint DislocationModerate
The factory-fitted front windscreen wiper mechanism uses lightweight pressed rods with nylon ball-and-cup sockets. Over time, road dirt ingresses into the cups and wears the plastic, causing the driver or passenger push-rod to pop off the motor crank pin. This instantly paralyses the wipers, often in heavy downpours or when clearing winter slush.
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