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AF52 DXV

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 DXV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 83,018 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

slight blow rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,548 miles

Rear exhaust section weak/corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,898 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

both front brake hoses slightly twisted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 49,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 49,746 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,371 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake disc's corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

slight interaction between nearside rear sidelight and stop light

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,059 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 33,725 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,962 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 20,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 14,708 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 DXV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Orange 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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

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

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