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AD51 MKC

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 MKC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,752 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 122,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,724 miles

Front brake discs x2,corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 111,722 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drivers door, outer handle, slow to return to closed position

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

Front brake discs x2,corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,113 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front brake binding

nearside headlamp mounting cracked

offside front brake binding

Pass 19 Jan 2009 100,764 miles

corrosion on middle exhaust section and slight leak at front join

corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis legs

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside wiper blade torn slightly

oil dampness at rear engine area

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2009 100,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on middle exhaust section and slight leak at front join

corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis legs

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside wiper blade torn slightly

oil dampness at rear engine area

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,287 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 67,630 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 67,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 67,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Passenger side headlamp is loose (slightly)

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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AD51 MKC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AD51 MKC, 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 AD51 MKC registered?

AD51 MKC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AD51 MKC safe to buy?

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