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FA51 AET

2002 Fiat Punto Mia

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,532 mi
Last recorded83,532 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Mia48,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 AET
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 83,531 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,623 miles

engine sump corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,623 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,623 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 65,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to engine sump recommend attantion soon.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,659 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,350 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear no. plate delaminating

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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FA51 AET is a 2002 Fiat Punto Mia in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 48,122 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 Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 AET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA51 AET registered?

FA51 AET is a 2002 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is FA51 AET safe to buy?

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