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AF52 FBZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,009 mi
Last recorded71,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 59,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,259 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 51,259 miles

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

engine sump leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,674 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 42,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,599 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 29,058 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,826 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 FBZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

AF52 FBZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is AF52 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 FBZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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