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AD51 ZWE

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 ZWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 74,265 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,862 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all tyres have slight cracking

cv boot leaking

drivers seat loose but secure

engine light on

small cut to n/s/f tyre

some slight body corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2014 68,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all tyres have slight cracking

cv boot leaking

drivers seat loose but secure

engine light on

small cut to n/s/f tyre

some slight body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,978 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 63,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and low tread

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and low tread

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,284 miles

general under body corrosion

nearside cv boot leaking

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general under body corrosion

nearside cv boot leaking

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,807 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 52,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/front headlight misting up but still serviceable

n/s/r o/s/r floor starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,464 miles

n/s/front headlight misting up but still serviceable

n/s/r o/s/r floor starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,525 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge possible tracking

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,246 miles

ADVISE CUSTOMER FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE INNER TREADS.

ADVISE CUSTOMER REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET LOOSE,

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,783 miles

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

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 ZWE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE registered?

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

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