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AE52 WPJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,089 miles

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

Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,656 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 78,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,091 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,524 miles

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

oil sump and filtre corroded and leaking oil

slight smear on both front wiper blades and starting to split on ends needs replacment soon

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,716 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 WPJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

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

Is AE52 WPJ safe to buy?

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