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AD02 VFE

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 94,350 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Fail 15 May 2015 94,350 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Pass 13 May 2014 84,433 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 84,433 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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking and 3mm tread depth

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 73,591 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f outer c/v boot inner clip loose

n/s/f tyre close to tread wear markers

o/s/f door exterior handle poor operation

service brake efficiency 51%, park brake efficiency 16%

Fail 27 Feb 2013 73,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/f outer c/v boot inner clip loose

n/s/f tyre close to tread wear markers

o/s/f door exterior handle poor operation

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,302 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside dip beam image faded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,783 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,779 miles

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

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

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 3 Mar 2008 37,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 28,918 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 VFE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFE, 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 VFE registered?

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

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