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AE52 WHF

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 130,091 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 130,091 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,838 miles

rear springs corroded

rear flexi ferreuels corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside rac has slight play in ball joint

Pass 22 May 2013 111,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine man light on

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 May 2013 111,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine man light on

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2012 99,664 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Fail 29 May 2012 99,614 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

Pass 27 May 2011 94,212 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 May 2010 87,574 miles

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

had smash repair work front end

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,896 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cooling systerm overheating

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,513 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,868 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 46,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WHF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHF, 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 WHF registered?

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

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