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AE52 TNL

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 74,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine sump corroded

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake flexi hose perished

Offside Sun visor loose, recommend attention

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,203 miles

Front brake pads worn low

General corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

Minor stonechips front screen

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bump stops perishing

Slight perishing to front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,269 miles

General corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components

Heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear bump stops perishing

Slight bind offside front brake

Slight perishing to all brake flexi hoses

Slight perishing to front exhaust flexi

Stonechips front screen

Sump pan rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,049 miles

carried out test in wet conditions

corrosion to rear floorpan

stone chips front screen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,554 miles

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 23 Oct 2013 64,656 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

both rear tyres perishing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

nearside headlamp condensated

stonechips front screen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,656 miles

all tyres wearing low

both rear tyres perishing

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

nearside headlamp condensated

stonechips front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,862 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

rear floorpan rusty

stonechips front screen

suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,604 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

chassis and suspension components rusty

wipers splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,733 miles

stonechipped front screen

chassis and suspension components rusty

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,930 miles

O/S sun visor insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,930 miles

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

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

O/S sun visor insecure

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,446 miles

carried out mot in wet conditions

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,998 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 23,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 TNL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

AE52 TNL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AE52 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 TNL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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