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AF52 FDZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 FDZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,205 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,446 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside handbrake cable is in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,446 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

COOLING FAN NOT WORKING ENGINE OVER HEATING

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside handbrake cable is in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,336 miles

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

o/s/r door handle stiff

o/s/f door handle stiff

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,539 miles

bodywork slightly damaged in several places and offside head lamp loose at lower mounting

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,097 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,059 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 43,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,300 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 FDZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ registered?

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

Is AF52 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 FDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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