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AD02 VGC

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,470 mi
Last recorded81,470 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,470 miles

Headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,895 miles

Head lamp beam pattern deteriorated

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,886 miles

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

Head lamp beam pattern deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,192 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,498 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,527 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,527 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,491 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,407 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,450 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear cut in tread.

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,930 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,994 miles

advise-offside rear tyre badly cracked.

strong advise-nearside rear tyre worn nearly to cord on outer sidewall.165/70/14 't'.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 23,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,624 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 19,923 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 19,923 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VGC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

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

Is AD02 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VGC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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