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AF52 DAO

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,157 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 110,157 miles

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

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 103,050 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 91,002 miles

various rust under car.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,904 miles

ENHANCED EXHAUST SILENCER FITTED

Fail 11 Aug 2011 82,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENHANCED EXHAUST SILENCER FITTED

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 64,806 miles

Rear floor starting to go rusty.

Rear shock absorbers rusty.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,591 miles

Rear floor starting to go rusty.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,930 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in the tread.

Clutch judders.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,327 miles

Srew in the tread of Offside Rear Tyre-Advise.

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 DAO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAO, 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 DAO registered?

AF52 DAO is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AF52 DAO safe to buy?

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