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AE52 TBY

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,825 mi
Last recorded66,825 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre has nail

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

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

Pass 11 May 2015 62,685 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 62,685 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 59,058 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 53,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,259 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 May 2011 42,723 miles

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

Repair carried out to offside sill

Fail 23 May 2011 42,716 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,251 miles

advise air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,589 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 24,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 20,133 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,911 miles

front brake pads close to limit

nearside door mirror glass cracked

wear started on front braking discs

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 TBY is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green 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 AE52 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

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

Is AE52 TBY safe to buy?

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