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AF52 EFS

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,839 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very dry on underside advise to wax oil

Fail 5 Nov 2015 89,832 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

general signs of under body corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,736 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 73,732 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,444 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 65,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,457 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 62,457 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 540,476 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

front brake disks corroded.

n/s/f tyre on limit.

n/s/r tyre on limit.

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,107 miles

Centre 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)

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)

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

antiroll bar mounting rubbers perishing

handbrake travel on limit

lower front crossmember signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,218 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside CV boot slight leak

Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside CV boot slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,871 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

anti roll bar mounting rubbers slightly perished

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,409 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,125 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 EFS is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

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