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AF02 XYS

2002 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 XYS
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,944 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 104,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,625 miles

both front lower ball joint boots split

corrosion in both floor to sills and seat mounting areas

movement in both front seat back rests but backrests secured in upright position at time of test

offside rear shock absorber top bush split

rear lower edge of nearside front wing loose

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower ball joint boots split

corrosion in both floor to sills and seat mounting areas

movement in both front seat back rests but backrests secured in upright position at time of test

offside rear shock absorber top bush split

temporary repair to exhaust front pipe joint

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,973 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,973 miles

Centre Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,478 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,040 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 51,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AF02 XYS is a 2002 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF02 XYS, 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 AF02 XYS registered?

AF02 XYS is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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