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AF52 BWK

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

interior mirror missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 104,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,938 miles

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

both hand brake cables starting to split

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,026 miles

battery insecure

long hand brake travel

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

battery insecure

long hand brake travel

oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2012 95,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,884 miles

sills/floor corroded.overheating

Fail 28 Mar 2011 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

sills/floor corroded.overheating

Pass 14 Jun 2008 86,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 49,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BWK 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 58.3%.

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 BWK, 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 BWK registered?

AF52 BWK is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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