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AE52 CEN

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,262 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

floor rusty in places

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,260 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both headlamp lenses faded

floor rusty in places

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 108,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,814 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,791 miles

airbag warning light displayed

offside front brake pad backing plate adrift

Fail 27 Nov 2012 98,791 miles

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

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

airbag warning light displayed

offside front brake pad backing plate adrift

Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,497 miles

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

door warning light staying on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,497 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

door warning light staying on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,943 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

wiper linkadge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,395 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,146 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,145 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 29,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,376 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 CEN is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

AE52 CEN is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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