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AD02 VFZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,190 mi
Last recorded86,190 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 86,190 miles

Front rear engine mountain bracket has cracked

down side slightly rusted

exhaust has slightly blowing

Fail 23 Apr 2016 86,190 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front rear engine mountain bracket has cracked

down side slightly rusted

exhaust has slightly blowing

Pass 29 May 2015 81,592 miles

front four d bushes slightly worn

oil leaking

Fail 27 May 2015 81,592 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

emsion fail

front four d bushes slightly worn

oil leaking

Pass 27 May 2014 80,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 75,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,666 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 60,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,185 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 53,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2008 46,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,197 miles

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

off side rear park brake effort just within required limits, suggest rear brakes are serviced,

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VFZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

AD02 VFZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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