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AE52 SXX

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,265 mi
Last recorded125,265 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SXX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside structure and components

rear bumper split

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock sleeves corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,219 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected live on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured heater in passenger seat (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside structure and components

rear bumper split

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock sleeves corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 113,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

alternator belt damaged

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

rear brakes only just met requirements repair or adjustment is needed

rear bump stops missing

shock absorb-er rod pitted and scored

Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt damaged

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

rear brakes only just met requirements repair or adjustment is needed

rear bump stops missing

shock absorb-er rod pitted and scored

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,729 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

alternator belt damaged

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

rear brakes only just met requirements repair or adjustment is needed

rear bump stops missing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,729 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Electrical wiring insecure heater wires in passenger foot well (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

alternator belt damaged

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

rear brakes only just met requirements repair or adjustment is needed

rear bump stops missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,155 miles

Front 175/65/14

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear 165/70/14

Fail 7 Sep 2015 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front 175/65/14

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear 165/70/14

Fail 26 Nov 2014 85,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,004 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,823 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,958 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,979 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,979 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 54,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,488 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,607 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 28,782 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 28,782 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SXX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SXX, 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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AE52 SXX is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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