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AF52 BTX

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BTX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild is loose

osr tyre perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat sheild is loose

osr tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,391 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 59,864 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,481 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 41,480 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from front and rear crankshaft seals

Fail 19 Sep 2006 23,996 miles

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

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

front exhaust corroded on welded joint

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,996 miles

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

front exhaust corroded on welded joint

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box corroded

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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AF52 BTX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AF52 BTX, 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 AF52 BTX registered?

AF52 BTX is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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