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AE52 VWG

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VWG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,762 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Strong Advise; nearside front tyre badly worn @ inner edge [almost to tyre cord].

Fail 26 Mar 2019 83,762 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded [both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Strong Advise; nearside front tyre badly worn @ inner edge [almost to tyre cord].

Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,476 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

oil sump corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,545 miles

small blow to front exhaust joint

Fail 18 Jun 2016 56,545 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small blow to front exhaust joint

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 41,903 miles

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

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

oil low

Fail 5 Jul 2014 41,737 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil low

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

air bag light on

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 16,553 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 VWG is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

AE52 VWG is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 VWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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