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HF02 VZE

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VZE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 101,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust shield loose at Catalytic Converter

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

EMMISIONS NOT FINISHED AS COOLANT SPILT FROM ENGINE (FAN NOT ENGAGING)

NOT JACKED UP AS CORROSION/DAMAGE ON JACKING POINTS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in underside of vechicle

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

engine management lamp stays on

engine oil sump leaking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in underside of vechicle

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

engine management lamp stays on

engine oil sump leaking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,162 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

engine management lamp stays on

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,162 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

engine management lamp stays on

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 81,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,542 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 66,134 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 66,134 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,273 miles

advise a full brake check

n/s/f tyre worn out on edge advise a tracking

Fail 27 Sep 2010 58,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise a full brake check

n/s/f tyre worn out on edge advise a tracking

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,803 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,198 miles

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

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

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

advise a brake check

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,198 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise a brake check

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,102 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 31,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,831 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 VZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

HF02 VZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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