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AD52 DCO

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 DCO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,759 miles

Engine sump very rusty. Power steering electric motor noisy

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 86,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,707 miles

steering creeking

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Fail 15 Jan 2014 78,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

steering creeking

Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,604 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

rear exhaust mounting perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,094 miles

n/s wiper splitting

Fail 12 Jan 2012 59,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,121 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,495 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 24,341 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 24,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AD52 DCO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AD52 DCO, 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 AD52 DCO registered?

AD52 DCO is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is AD52 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 DCO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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