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AE52 UCU

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,084 mi
Last recorded80,084 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 80,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak and oil level low ()

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR FRONT & REAR (5.2.6)

Rear handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR N/S/F,O/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,896 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear exhaust blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,347 miles

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

Oil leak

oil level on minimum

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

airfilter housing insecure

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine warning light on dash

slight crack in o/s/f mirror glass

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,439 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,923 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,542 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 18,948 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UCU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

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

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