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AF52 EAO

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,639 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp lens dull

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Nov 2014 99,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp lens dull

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,359 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner surface rusting

fuel cap top missing

o/s inner sill rusting.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs inner surface rusting

fuel cap top missing

o/s inner sill rusting.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 79,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,176 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan rusting

Fail 27 Aug 2010 67,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2010 67,407 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,040 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap lock broken

Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,040 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap lock broken

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,422 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side c/v boot req att soon

slight scratches front screen

Fail 2 Sep 2008 54,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side c/v boot req att soon

slight scratches front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,145 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 46,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 EAO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

Is AF52 EAO safe to buy?

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