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HF02 JVU

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,853 mi
Last recorded114,853 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 JVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 114,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 106,606 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2010 87,884 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2010 87,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,238 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 76,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,068 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,885 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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HF02 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF02 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF02 JVU registered?

HF02 JVU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HF02 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 JVU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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