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AD02 SZE

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 SZE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,715 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front exhaust cat heat shield deteriorated

rear exhaust tailpipe rubber split

small split in front wiper blade but clearing the screen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 64,707 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front exhaust cat heat shield deteriorated

rear exhaust tailpipe rubber split

small split in front wiper blade but clearing the screen

Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,440 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,696 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 42,124 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,189 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AD02 SZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 SZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD02 SZE registered?

AD02 SZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is AD02 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 SZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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