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AE52 VYV

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 85,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 85,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine FROM ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not to excess

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlamp aims dull

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,706 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,073 miles

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,309 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe poor

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre edge wearing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,493 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 46,363 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 42,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PARCEL SHELF MISSING

Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,169 miles

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

PARCEL SHELF MISSING

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,051 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 VYV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE52 VYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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