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AF52 BVC

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,418 mi
Last recorded86,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,418 miles

corrosion on rear floor

Fail 5 Jun 2017 86,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

corrosion on rear floor

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 84,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 70,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,043 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,785 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,452 miles

Oil leak

gearbox mount bush split

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mount bush split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,799 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 48,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,375 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 36,214 miles

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

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

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

frount wheel alinement is out

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 BVC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVC, 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 BVC registered?

AF52 BVC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AF52 BVC safe to buy?

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