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AE52 TSX

2002 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,066 mi
Last recorded91,066 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 TSX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,066 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,362 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 83,344 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump leaking oil

Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump leaking oil

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to front bumper

Fail 27 Jul 2011 73,675 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to front bumper

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,650 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 67,650 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,224 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,054 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 TSX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

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

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