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AU02 VAE

2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,270 mi
Last recorded63,270 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V47,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16V
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 63,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,321 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,313 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16V?

Based on 3,815 MOT tests across 756 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 353
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 260
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 238
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 194
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AU02 VAE is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 47,509 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 Sporting 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU02 VAE?

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What year was AU02 VAE registered?

AU02 VAE is a 2002 Fiat Punto Sporting 16V, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is AU02 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 VAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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