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AD02 VME

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,595 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 98,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,930 miles

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 19 Nov 2012 75,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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 1 Dec 2011 67,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 46,831 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,403 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 39,403 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil filter leaking

Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,416 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 33,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VME is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

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