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AE52 SZC

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,675 mi
Last recorded82,675 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 SZC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,675 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear floors soft & corroding

Front o/s & n/s/f head light lenses starting to discolour

Offside Front shocker damp

Offside Front slight brake / wheel bind

Offside Front slight play steering rack

Rear both rear road springs heaverly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,800 miles

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,021 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,302 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

General corrosion to body and chassis

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,223 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

General corrosion to body and chassis

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,670 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,104 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 66,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,414 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,407 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,128 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 SZC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green 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 SZC, 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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How do I check the history of AE52 SZC?

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What year was AE52 SZC registered?

AE52 SZC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 SZC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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