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AE52 WXV

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 71,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,520 miles

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

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

os wiper smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 65,506 miles

Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baffels worn on rear exhust box.

both rear tyres near to wear bars.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

baffels worn on rear exhust box.

both rear tyres near to wear bars.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,115 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,080 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 28,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 28,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 21,449 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 WXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXV, 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

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What year was AE52 WXV registered?

AE52 WXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AE52 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 WXV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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