2002 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · AK52 WUM
2002 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 69,937 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK52 WUM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2016
- 69,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK52 WUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Fiat Punto (AK52 WUM) between July 2006 and July 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
AK52 WUM Mileage History
- 31/07/200632,503 mi
- 08/08/200632,952 mi+449 mi
- 13/08/200735,380 mi+2,428 mi
- 25/07/200839,052 mi+3,672 mi
- 10/08/200942,995 mi+3,943 mi
- 10/08/200942,995 mi
- 13/08/201047,045 mi+4,050 mi
- 09/08/201150,435 mi+3,390 mi
- 13/08/201254,467 mi+4,032 mi
- 13/08/201254,467 mi
- 15/08/201356,685 mi+2,218 mi
- 29/07/201459,510 mi+2,825 mi
- 17/07/201562,620 mi+3,110 mi
- 26/08/201562,708 mi+88 mi
- 26/08/201562,708 mi
- 01/07/201669,933 mi+7,225 mi
- 04/07/201669,937 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,771 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto (Mk2 / Type 188)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Dualdrive Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The Punto Mk2 was one of the first mass-market cars to feature column-mounted Dualdrive electric power steering. The torque position sensors inside the steering column, or the solder joints on the integrated electric motor relay circuit board, suffer micro-fractures over time. This causes the steering assistance to cut out abruptly while driving, illuminating the red steering warning light on the instrument cluster and suddenly reverting the wheel to heavy manual steering.
- Cylinder Head Gasket DeteriorationSerious
On the 1.2-litre 8v FIRE petrol engine, the original composite cylinder head gasket is prone to thermal fatigue and corrosion around the coolant passages, typically at the cylinder-one end. If coolant changes have been neglected or if an air lock forms in the small radiator bleed screws, the gasket breaks down, allowing engine coolant into the combustion chambers or engine oil supply.
- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Ball-Joint DislocationModerate
The factory-fitted front windscreen wiper mechanism uses lightweight pressed rods with nylon ball-and-cup sockets. Over time, road dirt ingresses into the cups and wears the plastic, causing the driver or passenger push-rod to pop off the motor crank pin. This instantly paralyses the wipers, often in heavy downpours or when clearing winter slush.
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