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AD02 VGP

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,540 mi
Last recorded96,540 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VGP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,540 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both o/s inner and outer cv gaitors wet with grease

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

sump corroded

various suspension bushes cracked and perished

Fail 7 Aug 2015 82,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both o/s inner and outer cv gaitors wet with grease

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

sump corroded

various suspension bushes cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,820 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner cv boot shows evidence of a leak

Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner cv boot shows evidence of a leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,626 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 59,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 52,434 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,434 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,544 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 47,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 42,777 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,197 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,683 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 VGP is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

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

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