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HF02 OBP

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,933 mi
Last recorded97,933 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 OBP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 97,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,061 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,061 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,278 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,278 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,414 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,598 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 41,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 41,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 37,687 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,577 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 32,577 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s/front tyre as cut inside wall

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 OBP is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

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

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