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AD02 TCJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 75,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,594 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,456 miles

SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE ON N/S/F WHEEL RIM

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,696 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 59,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,507 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 47,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,351 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 TCJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

AD02 TCJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is AD02 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 TCJ 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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