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AF52 CRU

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,153 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2014 83,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,393 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,438 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,438 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,578 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 74,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,707 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Rear silencer baffles loose.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Rear silencer baffles loose.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,187 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 49,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,906 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 CRU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

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

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