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AE52 WHR

2002 Fiat Punto

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,490 mi
Last recorded135,490 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 WHR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,490 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

under trays limiting inspection of brake pipes

Fail 28 Sep 2015 135,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside centre floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front wiper blades deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside floor/inner sill (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

gear knob missing

nearside front brake is lightly binding

nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

offside rear outer door handle is stiff in operation

offside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

oil leak

under trays limiting inspection of brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2014 114,219 miles

both rear tyres light cracking to sidewalls

Fail 4 Aug 2014 114,130 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres light cracking to sidewalls

slight bind both front wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2013 111,365 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 111,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,200 miles

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,821 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 55,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,310 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 28,905 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 WHR is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Gold 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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

AE52 WHR is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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