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AE52 WRX

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,558 miles

Oil leak

R/N/S Florr section corroded slightly.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,092 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 62,047 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,679 miles

Front and middle exhaust rubbers splitting

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 55,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,470 miles

advise rear coil springs heavily corroded .

advise rear wiper blade missing .

advise temp repair on wiper motor advise inspected and repaired .

Fail 13 Apr 2010 50,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear coil springs heavily corroded .

advise rear wiper blade missing .

advise temp repair on wiper motor advise inspected and repaired .

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,925 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber mounting missing .

osf tyre getting low on inner edge .

Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,925 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

advise brake inspection front pads appear low .

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubber mounting missing .

osf tyre getting low on inner edge .

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,484 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,341 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 WRX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE52 WRX?

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What year was AE52 WRX registered?

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

Is AE52 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 WRX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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