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AD02 TCV

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,713 mi
Last recorded83,713 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,713 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 62,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,774 miles

Both headlights deterioated, n/s pattern poor.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 58,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both headlights deterioated, n/s pattern poor.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,740 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,737 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2010 44,005 miles

Engine oil was low.

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 44,005 miles

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

Engine oil was low.

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,148 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge, outer sidewall poor condition.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,148 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s/f tyre worn low outer edge, outer sidewall poor condition.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,176 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2008 37,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn both edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,448 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,067 miles

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

Handbrake travel could be improved, efficiency on limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,236 miles

Oil level on min.

Fail 14 Jul 2005 22,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil level on min.

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 TCV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

AD02 TCV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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