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AE52 CDU

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CDU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,775 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,747 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,824 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 79,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,748 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 72,748 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 66,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 66,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,627 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 28 Nov 2009 58,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewalls

o/s/r tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside front ball joint rubber has a small hole in it

Fail 25 Nov 2008 39,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

nearside front ball joint rubber has a small hole in it

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 30,681 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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AE52 CDU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE52 CDU, 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 AE52 CDU registered?

AE52 CDU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AE52 CDU safe to buy?

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