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AD02 VNU

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,077 mi
Last recorded60,077 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 56,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

engine management light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,860 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 May 2011 50,600 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2011 50,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 May 2011 50,840 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 42,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,003 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 25,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,559 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VNU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 VNU registered?

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

Is AD02 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VNU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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