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AF52 FCL

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,481 mi
Last recorded198,481 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 198,481 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cords

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

Offside Rear shock absorber noisy but no defects found at time of test

slight play in steering rack rack and pinion

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive or holed

Fail 17 Aug 2016 198,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 12.46% (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not to cords

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

Offside Rear shock absorber noisy but no defects found at time of test

slight play in steering rack rack and pinion

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but not excessive or holed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 179,603 miles

Oil leak

floor corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 179,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

floor corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 161,998 miles

Oil leak

slight seapage from n/s/f cv boot

Fail 5 Aug 2014 161,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight seapage from n/s/f cv boot

Pass 12 Aug 2013 144,013 miles

drivers and offside rear exterior door handles faulty

Fail 6 Aug 2013 143,674 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers and offside rear exterior door handles faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2012 126,506 miles

low readings from offside rear service and park brakes

Fail 14 Aug 2012 126,488 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

low readings from offside rear service and park brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,967 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Aug 2011 108,632 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,370 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 87,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,739 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,850 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers exterior door handle sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,782 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 FCL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

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

Is AF52 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 FCL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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