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AD02 VPL

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,525 mi
Last recorded102,525 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 102,525 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex leaks (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corroded and has a hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under side corroded and has a hole on the side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under the car has hole and slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,647 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 94,196 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 25 Jan 2016 94,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING PANEL (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' PHONE HOLDER (8.3.1b)

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS GETTING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,622 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHT CUT ON N/S/F TYRE TREAD 2/ ENGINE/GEARBOX OIL LEAKS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDERBODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,576 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,564 miles

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

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

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

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

1/ UNDERBODY/SILL PANELS/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ VERY SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,359 miles

1/SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/UNDER BODY GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,601 miles

1/ BAD ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,767 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 69,880 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 25 Jan 2010 69,880 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 66,332 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2009 66,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,201 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,677 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses getting dirty on inside

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,677 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses getting dirty on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,185 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 VPL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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