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AF52 BXV

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,982 mi
Last recorded92,982 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,982 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,982 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,285 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,285 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 62,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2009 53,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,037 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 38,037 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,419 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 BXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 BXV?

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What year was AF52 BXV registered?

AF52 BXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AF52 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 BXV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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