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AE52 TJO

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,552 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,552 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 70,227 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 70,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,686 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,902 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,891 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,615 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 25,615 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TJO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

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

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