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HF02 OBJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,624 mi
Last recorded100,624 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,624 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan plus seam sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens distorted (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holes o/s floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant fan very noisy and bearing worn

oil leak filter area plus rocker cover area

Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,888 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 87,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust heat sheild loose

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose

off side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2009 56,533 miles

3x rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cracking on the side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear no plate unit missing but still lighting

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,753 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 OBJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBJ, 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 HF02 OBJ registered?

HF02 OBJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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