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AE52 THF

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,877 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 106,720 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,104 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 88,454 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,502 miles

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

front windscreen wiper mechanism worn

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking to side wall

slight corrosion to offside sill within 30cm of lower seatbelt fixing

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking to side wall

slight corrosion to offside sill within 30cm of lower seatbelt fixing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,028 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres minor cracking

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking within tyre tred

slight corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

slight corrosion to fuel tank fixing strap

some wear to nearside wiper linkage

Fail 4 Oct 2013 70,781 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking within tyre tred

slight corrosion to both front suspension coil springs

slight corrosion to fuel tank fixing strap

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,031 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,039 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,112 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust contacting axle

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,845 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 THF 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

AE52 THF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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