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AD02 VHN

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,039 miles

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both headlamp beam images weak

n/s/r backplate plug missing

o/s/r seat catch faulty

play at steering wheel

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp beam images weak

n/s/r backplate plug missing

o/s/r seat catch faulty

play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2012 84,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,931 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,330 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 73,698 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,184 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 53,724 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 VHN is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

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

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