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AF52 EJA

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,547 mi
Last recorded127,547 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 127,547 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn tone is distorted but still audible

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in track rod N/S

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Both rear springs corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn tone is distorted but still audible

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in track rod N/S

Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,310 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 119,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery support not fitted correctly

Door Handles stiff, need lubrication

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 110,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 110,527 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 96,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play nearside steering rack inner tie rod

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,527 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 75,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,684 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 52,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,944 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 42,944 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,751 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 EJA 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 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 EJA, 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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AF52 EJA is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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