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AD51 ZMU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,592 mi
Last recorded80,592 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZMU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on both edges slightly

slight damage to nearside front bonnet

Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on both edges slightly

slight damage to nearside front bonnet

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,126 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 56,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,479 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 50,479 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 41,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,206 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 ZMU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

AD51 ZMU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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