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AE52 WUV

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,074 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both front tyres have low tread on the inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre perished inbetween tread

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,074 miles

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

Both front tyres are perished

Both front tyres have low tread on the inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre perished inbetween tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,348 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks in tread edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,208 miles

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

off side rear tyre ; cracking at edges

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,197 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

off side rear tyre ; cracking at edges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 57,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlamp misted beam pattern ok

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s headlamp misted beam pattern ok

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,540 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

front pads & discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 35,564 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 WUV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

AE52 WUV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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