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VU52 ABV

2002 Fiat Punto Active Sport

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,313 mi
Last recorded47,313 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Active Sport44,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ABV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Active Sport
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls are cracking, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,190 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Active Sport?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
7,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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VU52 ABV is a 2002 Fiat Punto Active Sport in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Active Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,672 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 Active Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 ABV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VU52 ABV registered?

VU52 ABV is a 2002 Fiat Punto Active Sport, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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