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AF52 BVW

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,644 mi
Last recorded86,644 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,644 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 79,695 miles

slight blow exhaust

front number plate

Fail 1 Feb 2018 79,695 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate

slight blow exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2017 71,256 miles

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,136 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid at min level

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre nailed

tyres 175 at front 165 at rear

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,795 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 57,795 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,020 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,349 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,235 miles

slight play n/s rack arm

Fail 10 Jan 2011 52,235 miles

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

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,783 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,863 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 BVW is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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