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AE52 TMO

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,916 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,409 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,633 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 55,829 miles

nearside rear inner wheel arch showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,102 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,679 miles

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

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,539 miles

slight freeplay in both front roadwheels

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,550 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,251 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 TMO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green 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 TMO, 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 TMO registered?

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

Is AE52 TMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 TMO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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