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AE52 WCP

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,225 mi
Last recorded74,225 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor pan heavy corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch to sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,904 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,818 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R floor corroded but not holed.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,208 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R floor corroded but not holed.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre worn on inside edge + cracking

off side front door damaged

off side front tyre worn on inside edge + cracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre worn on inside edge + cracking

off side front door damaged

off side front tyre worn on inside edge + cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,732 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cannot see offside front brake pads through wheel

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear low inside edge

offside rear floor starting to corrode

slight binding offside front wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2012 57,693 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cannot see offside front brake pads through wheel

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear low inside edge

offside rear floor starting to corrode

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,219 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding

steering warning light on dash staying on

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,832 miles

offside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,414 miles

cracks starting offside rear tyre wall

Pass 29 Sep 2007 35,658 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,504 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 29,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,672 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 WCP is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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