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AD02 USM

2002 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

62,910 mi
Last recorded62,910 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 62,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,171 miles

Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,273 miles

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

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,146 miles

Oil leak

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat slightly bent but still works

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 46,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,038 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,100 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

airbag light on

steering light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,383 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 33,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,021 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,427 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,259 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 18,415 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 18,410 miles

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

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

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 USM is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

AD02 USM is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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