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AF52 DXY

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,323 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,993 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/r outer door handels sticking

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,845 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f & o/s/r outer door handels sticking

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

slight cracking on o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

slight cracking on o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,434 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 84,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,206 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake imbalance readings- the offside front brake is reading 150 whilst the nearside front brake is reading 220

rear wiper blade is broken

the child seat is fitted to the offside rear

Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,710 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 34,783 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DXY is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DXY, 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 DXY registered?

AF52 DXY is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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