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AD02 VGZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,474 mi
Last recorded90,474 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 90,474 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,572 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 84,569 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Front exhaust flexy blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,687 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,021 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 79,261 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,922 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,343 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,804 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,804 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,509 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle mountings corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 70,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,735 miles

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

Handbrake cable outers starting to rub through

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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,577 miles

all bump stop rubbers breaking up

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,234 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,147 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded and cracking

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,907 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 VGZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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