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AD51 MWL

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,010 mi
Last recorded91,010 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 91,010 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 90,880 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rubber mounting supporting exhaust is severely perished and weakened

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,090 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre has cracks and damage on sildewall

strong smell of petrol but no leaks found

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,023 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre has cracks and damage on sildewall

strong smell of petrol but no leaks found

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,975 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,980 miles

bracket missing on o/s/front shocker leg for flexy brake pipe flexy twisted slighly but not chaffing .

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,284 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,998 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 46,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,450 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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AD51 MWL 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 AD51 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

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

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