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AE52 WUL

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,468 mi
Last recorded138,468 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,468 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 138,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill floor area marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

floor pan and inner sill corroded close to excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,279 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 119,719 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 119,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both inner sills & rear floor sections corroded & weak.

o/s headlamp beam image becoming obscure.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,772 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both inner sills & rear floor sections corroded & weak.

o/s headlamp beam image becoming obscure.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,967 miles

n/s/f wheel rim buckled.

o/s & n/s rear floor sections & inner sills weak.

suggest front steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 98,966 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management lamp on, rectify asap.

n/s/f wheel rim buckled.

o/s & n/s rear floor sections & inner sills weak.

suggest front steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

suspect battery failure.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,691 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,690 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

underbody corroded

wipers split

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,325 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,692 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,563 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 WUL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 WUL, 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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AE52 WUL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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