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AE52 UBU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,732 mi
Last recorded107,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 107,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,732 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriating

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,245 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust deteriating

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,573 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 87,618 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,282 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 59,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil on min mark

Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,541 miles

oil on min mark

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,958 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 UBU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

AE52 UBU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is AE52 UBU safe to buy?

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