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AE52 VYW

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,537 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 74,496 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 60,759 miles

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

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

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

is service history known

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,759 miles

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

both front tyres are on 3mm of tread

is service history known

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,960 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note damage to rear end

Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,572 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 21,791 miles

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

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 VYW is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

Is AE52 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 VYW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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