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AE52 TCV

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,052 mi
Last recorded60,052 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,052 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,052 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,058 miles

both side rear tyres perishing

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,058 miles

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

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

both side rear tyres perishing

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,259 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,039 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,754 miles

Advise: Airbag light on

Advise: Front discs worn

Advise: Front wipers split

Advise: N/S/F headlight condensated

Advise: Various engine oil leaks

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 37,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Advise: Airbag light on

Advise: Front discs worn

Advise: Front wipers split

Advise: N/S/F headlight condensated

Advise: Various engine oil leaks

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 32,929 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 32,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 28,641 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,641 miles

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

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 TCV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

AE52 TCV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AE52 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 TCV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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