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AE52 VYP

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2013 89,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosian starting floor pan and rear chassis

Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,254 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosian starting floor pan and rear chassis

Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,900 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,745 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,983 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,997 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 VYP is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

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

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