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AE52 WFX

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WFX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 87,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,661 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,519 miles

Coolant fan is very noisy.

Nearside windscreen washers aim slightly high and are borderline passes.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside windscreen wiper blade sweep to the right is slightly short.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 78,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant fan is very noisy.

Nearside windscreen washers aim slightly high and are borderline passes.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside windscreen wiper blade sweep to the right is slightly short.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,028 miles

Damage Zone A on 10mm limit

Rear axle & both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 73,028 miles

Rear axle & both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Damage Zone A on 10mm limit

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads not seen to check

Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,879 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Jan 2009 50,947 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,475 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,475 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 24,943 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,943 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 WFX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

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

Is AE52 WFX safe to buy?

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