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AE02 LXB

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,691 mi
Last recorded114,691 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,691 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer rubber support mount deteriorating

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

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

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

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

both front Wiper blades split

Fail 10 Aug 2016 114,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 108,395 miles

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

mil light illuminated

various brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

mil light illuminated

various brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 18 Dec 2013 99,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,995 miles

air bag light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,003 miles

165/70/14. All 4mm.

Oil leak from top of engine, not excessive.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 86,002 miles

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

165/70/14. All 4mm.

Oil leak from top of engine, not excessive.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 78,483 miles

Airbag light stays on

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,483 miles

Airbag light stays on

Brake pipes covered with grease not allowing full inspection

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

coolant fan fault

warning lamp indicates an air bag fault

Fail 4 Dec 2009 68,123 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

coolant fan fault

warning lamp indicates an air bag fault

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,115 miles

oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

slight wear in front wiper linkage.

sump corroding and starting to leak.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,050 miles

both rear tyres rubber starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2006 34,291 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

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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AE02 LXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE02 LXB, 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 AE02 LXB registered?

AE02 LXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is AE02 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LXB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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