2002 Fiat Punto 1.2L Petrol · AY52 HUA
2002 Fiat Punto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 53,613 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY52 HUA Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 53,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY52 HUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Fiat Punto (AY52 HUA) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (41 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 113 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: “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
AY52 HUA Mileage History
- 01/09/20055,559 mi
- 14/09/20067,323 mi+1,764 mi
- 11/09/20078,927 mi+1,604 mi
- 03/09/20089,872 mi+945 mi
- 05/09/20089,900 mi+28 mi
- 02/09/200910,535 mi+635 mi
- 15/09/201011,683 mi+1,148 mi
- 12/09/201113,342 mi+1,659 mi
- 06/09/201214,736 mi+1,394 mi
- 11/09/201214,921 mi+185 mi
- 02/09/201316,191 mi+1,270 mi
- 04/09/201417,306 mi+1,115 mi
- 19/08/201518,201 mi+895 mi
- 11/08/201619,429 mi+1,228 mi
- 12/08/201619,429 mi
- 16/08/201721,059 mi+1,630 mi
- 14/08/201821,954 mi+895 mi
- 01/08/201923,344 mi+1,390 mi
- 07/08/201923,371 mi+27 mi
- 26/08/202024,081 mi+710 mi
- 11/08/202128,346 mi+4,265 mi
- 13/08/202128,395 mi+49 mi
- 23/08/202233,613 mi+5,218 mi
- 29/09/202340,147 mi+6,534 mi
- 01/10/202445,087 mi+4,940 mi
- 22/10/202445,087 mi
- 17/10/202548,475 mi+3,388 mi
- 22/10/202548,499 mi+24 mi
- 12/10/202653,613 mi+5,114 mi
- 13/10/202653,613 mi
Average of roughly 2,276 miles per year across 30 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: Average
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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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