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AD51 MSO

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 MSO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,479 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside slight jacking damage

Offside sill slight jacking damage

Fail 6 Feb 2016 81,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside slight jacking damage

Offside sill slight jacking damage

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 May 2014 74,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,551 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,127 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/side front and rear door handles sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,887 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,887 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,773 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/side handbrake slightly down on brake effort

Fail 18 Jun 2010 57,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/side handbrake slightly down on brake effort

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,779 miles

o/side mirrors cracked slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2009 52,779 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

o/side mirrors cracked slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2008 46,735 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,735 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,205 miles

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

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 MSO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

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

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