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AF52 BXX

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,732 mi
Last recorded116,732 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,732 miles

all suspension coils corroded

front tyre walls damaged

front wheels buckled

headlamp lenses deteriated

n/s/f posistion lamp dim

tyre pressures low

Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,732 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension coils corroded

front tyre walls damaged

front wheels buckled

headlamp lenses deteriated

n/s/f posistion lamp dim

tyre pressures low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,423 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 102,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2010 102,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,627 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 88,627 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,374 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil sump in very poor condition

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Dec 2008 71,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil sump in very poor condition

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,643 miles

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2006 37,323 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 37,317 miles

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

Offside 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 BXX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

AF52 BXX is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AF52 BXX safe to buy?

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