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AD02 TGX

2002 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,835 mi
Last recorded52,835 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 TGX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,835 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,745 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 40,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 37,884 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,884 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre severely worn on inner and outer edge. N/S/R Tyre wall perished and cracked in between tread. O/S/R Tyre cracked in between tread.

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,989 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 18,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,054 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 TGX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

AD02 TGX is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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