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AF52 EFP

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 EFP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,578 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,578 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

ignition key barrel worn

various underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,973 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front and rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake pads slightly worn

ignition key barrel worn

various underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,330 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to n/s o/s floor pans

Fail 11 Oct 2013 78,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp illuminated

surface corrosion to n/s o/s floor pans

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,415 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s floors and sill edges corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s o/s floors and sill edges corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,012 miles

n/s front c/v boot loose on drive shaft

n/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 71,012 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s front c/v boot loose on drive shaft

n/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,582 miles

Oil leak

heat shield loose on catalytic converter

n/s outer cv boot clip loose

wear in n/s o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,582 miles

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

Oil leak

heat shield loose on catalytic converter

n/s outer cv boot clip loose

wear in n/s o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering wheel

Fail 28 Oct 2009 65,815 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,002 miles

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 1 Dec 2007 39,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 39,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,471 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 25,471 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in tyre

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 EFP is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EFP, 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 EFP registered?

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

Is AF52 EFP safe to buy?

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