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AF52 BVJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,810 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 94,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x3 (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,148 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 77,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,651 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 68,651 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

note...rear tail gate damaged befor start of test..

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,651 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

note...rear tail gate damaged befor start of test..

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,970 miles

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

note..damage to rear tail gate befor start of test..

Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

note..damage to rear tail gate befor start of test..

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,036 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH..

NOTE ... REAR TAIL GATE DAMAGED BEFOUR START OF TEST...

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,036 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH..

NOTE ... REAR TAIL GATE DAMAGED BEFOUR START OF TEST...

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,297 miles

Oil leak

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

rear wiper torn//worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 61,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear wiper torn//worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,808 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 56,808 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 52,938 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,761 miles

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

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 BVJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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