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H8 TBG

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 TBG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 73,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 69,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 54,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,041 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,558 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim tarnished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r service brake satisfactory but requires attension

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/r service brake satisfactory but requires attension

Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,064 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 34,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both wiper blades deteriorated

split in tread on o/side rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,463 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

split in tread on o/side rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,138 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 30,128 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,792 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 24,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advsie n/s/f and o/s/r getting low tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,988 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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H8 TBG is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 59,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 TBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H8 TBG registered?

H8 TBG is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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