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AF52 BVD

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,974 mi
Last recorded57,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,974 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,974 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 49,443 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 May 2013 49,439 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,366 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 May 2011 37,012 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 37,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,258 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,772 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 31,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,697 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,401 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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AF52 BVD is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF52 BVD, 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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AF52 BVD is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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