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AF52 BWC

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,922 mi
Last recorded73,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bottom of engine and gearbox covered in oil

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion to engine sump

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,901 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

bottom of engine and gearbox covered in oil

slight corrosion to both inner sills

slight corrosion to engine sump

Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner sills are weak and corroded

rear floor is weak and corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,631 miles

inner sills are weak and corroded

rear floor is weak and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,383 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 28 Aug 2009
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,598 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,562 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 41,562 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate slightly obscured by tow ball

Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 25,039 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 BWC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWC, 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 BWC registered?

AF52 BWC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AF52 BWC safe to buy?

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