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AF52 FCE

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,658 mi
Last recorded45,658 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FCE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion n.s and os inner sill area front - rear

oil leak

plastic trim fitted to n.s and o.s outer sill area

rear exhaust rubber bush corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2018 45,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion n.s and os inner sill area front - rear

oil leak

plastic trim fitted to n.s and o.s outer sill area

rear exhaust rubber bush corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,130 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 39,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery covers missing

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 22 May 2013 38,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 38,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 36,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light staying lit

engine oil sump corroded

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 23 May 2011 35,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

nearside front tyre lightly touching suspension strut at full lock

Fail 21 May 2011 35,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil sump corroded

nearside front tyre lightly touching suspension strut at full lock

Pass 24 May 2010 32,792 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

play in frint wiper linkages/spindles

Fail 24 May 2010 32,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

play in frint wiper linkages/spindles

Pass 23 May 2009 29,509 miles

play in rack

Pass 21 May 2008 25,361 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has a major oil leak,o/s under vehicle coated in oil.

front bumper still has impact damage.

front tyres getting low.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear silencer banging on rear axle.

srs lamp indicating a fault.

vehicle has sustained o/s/f damage & been poorly repaired.

Fail 19 May 2008 25,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has a major oil leak,o/s under vehicle coated in oil.

front bumper still has impact damage.

front tyres getting low.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear silencer banging on rear axle.

srs lamp indicating a fault.

vehicle has sustained o/s/f damage & been poorly repaired.

Pass 22 May 2007 22,913 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 22,903 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

radiator bracket damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2005 17,414 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 FCE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

AF52 FCE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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