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AF52 CHO

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,637 mi
Last recorded127,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 127,637 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover torn.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2012 127,637 miles

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

Air bag light on.

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover torn.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 124,659 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 124,639 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 117,201 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,874 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 87,772 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,968 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 53,968 miles

Nearside Rear 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 CHO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CHO, 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

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What year was AF52 CHO registered?

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

Is AF52 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 CHO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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