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AE52 TVJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 TVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 91,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre is in a very poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

Offside Front tyre is in a very poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 91,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy and pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is in a very poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre is in a poor condition

Offside Front tyre is in a very poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is showing signs of age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 82,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner sills and floor corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2016 82,609 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner sills and floor corrosion

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on n/s/f sidewall tyre

damage to n/s otter sill panel

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on n/s/f sidewall tyre

damage to n/s otter sill panel

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,074 miles

damage to n/s sillpanel

Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,620 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 60,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,168 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,684 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 TVJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

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

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