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AE52 VYB

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear coil spring rusty

child seat fitted near side rear, seat belt not checked

near side front headlamp has poor output

sump rusty and leaking

Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear coil spring rusty

child seat fitted near side rear, seat belt not checked

near side front headlamp has poor output

sump rusty and leaking

Fail 4 Dec 2014 55,260 miles

Engine oil sump is leaking

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,260 miles

Engine oil sump is leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,947 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,947 miles

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,313 miles

both front tyres low on edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light staying on

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 VYB is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

AE52 VYB is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AE52 VYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VYB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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