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AD51 ZZX

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2016 128,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [5.2.6] offside (outer sill area front to rear) (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area front to rear (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area front to rear (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped

Pass 10 Apr 2015 127,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 125,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 124,250 miles

54% rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

center exhaust section deteriorated

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Fail 29 Mar 2013 124,250 miles

54% rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

center exhaust section deteriorated

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,771 miles

20% rear brake application + 40% rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on inner edge

offside and nearside rear shocker top mounting bushes starting to show signs of deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,924 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to vehicle suspension components

vehicle structure starting to show surface corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2011 120,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

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

general corrosion to vehicle suspension components

vehicle structure starting to show surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,010 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 96,640 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,562 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 67,640 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 67,640 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,828 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 ZZX 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 62.5%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

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

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