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AE52 TJZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,049 mi
Last recorded98,049 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 98,049 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine not idling correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Anti-freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output projecting dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight interference with all lamps

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front to rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear service brake low effort

front service brake application uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output projecting dim beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight interference with all lamps

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front to rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides rear service brake low effort

front service brake application uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE LIGHT INTERFIRANCE WITH OTHER LAMPS

Fail 19 Oct 2018 96,526 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEX PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DAMAGED (0.1 (d))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS NEED CLEANING (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE LIGHT INTERFIRANCE WITH OTHER LAMPS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,681 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 92,667 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,455 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,385 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 75,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,070 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,182 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,295 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 33,264 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,264 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 TJZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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