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AD02 VLV

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,159 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 104,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,577 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,834 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 83,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Oct 2013 78,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 66,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,741 miles

Oil leak

Washers partly blocked but still working

Fail 23 Oct 2008 47,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Washers partly blocked but still working

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,810 miles

Nsf tyre cracking on wall

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,510 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 VLV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

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

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