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AF52 FDV

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,505 mi
Last recorded137,505 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 137,505 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

o/s & n/s rear floor corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear of chassis slightly corroded.

floor pans corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear of chassis slightly corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

floor pans corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,967 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 119,967 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 113,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,288 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 104,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,064 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

offside side repeater lens missing.

oil sump corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,637 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,637 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2007 37,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Jan 2007 37,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,903 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 FDV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

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

Is AF52 FDV safe to buy?

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