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AE52 WVL

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 108,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,628 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 101,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,966 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 83,966 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,726 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,566 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 53,282 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 38,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 30,374 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 WVL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

AE52 WVL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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