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AD02 TCU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,685 mi
Last recorded90,685 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TCU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear jacking points corroded and possibly filled

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,649 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 77,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 76,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,376 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,849 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 46,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,532 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 TCU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

AD02 TCU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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