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HF02 VZJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,074 mi
Last recorded82,074 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,074 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 82,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,052 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,834 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

low on brake fluid

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,912 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat slight play in back rest

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,953 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f seat slight play in back rest

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear tyre starting to slightly perish

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,645 miles

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

bad oil leak on engine

o/s/r tyre badly perished

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear join

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,007 miles

bad engine oil leak

drivers check strap broken

Fail 10 Mar 2009 48,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bad engine oil leak

drivers check strap broken

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 39,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,240 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,754 miles

bonnet pull broken(fixed)

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 VZJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

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

Is HF02 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 VZJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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