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AD02 TFV

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

play in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,159 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,120 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 84,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 78,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust down pipe braket split

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside and nearside floor to sill edge corroding

offside and nearside rear floor corroding around jacking points

slight binding on offside front and rear brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2013 77,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust down pipe braket split

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

offside and nearside floor to sill edge corroding

offside and nearside rear floor corroding around jacking points

slight binding on offside front and rear brakes

Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded/weak

floor around rear jacking points corroding

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside and nearside floor to sill edge corroding

offside screen washer jet partly blocked

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded/weak

floor around rear jacking points corroding

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside and nearside floor to sill edge corroding

offside screen washer jet partly blocked

offside wiper blade end split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,969 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,960 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,520 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,746 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 21,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,048 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 TFV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

AD02 TFV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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