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HF02 VZZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VZZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 148,016 miles

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

Condensation in the o/s headlamp. Left/right adjuster u/s

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

N/s outer handbrake cable corroded

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/f seat belt slow to return

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in the n/s steering rack knuckle joint

Various stone chips and a crack in n/s of the windscreen

Various under body corrosion

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 148,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Slight engine oil leak

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

Condensation in the o/s headlamp. Left/right adjuster u/s

Front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

N/s outer handbrake cable corroded

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm, o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s/f seat belt slow to return

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in the n/s steering rack knuckle joint

Various stone chips and a crack in n/s of the windscreen

Various under body corrosion

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Air freshener (8.3.1e)

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,077 miles

Light scratches, small stone chips and a crack in the n/s of the windscreen

O/s/f fog lamp not working

O/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, n/s/f and rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Rear shock absorbers damp with oil

Slight engine oil leaks

Under body corrosion,but has been plated from the inside of the vehicle

Various body damage

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,614 miles

Condensation in the headlamps

Corrosion holes in the rear floor but welded from the inside

Rear registration plate cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Slight sweep from the n/s outer cv gaiter

Various body damage

Various stone chips and a crack in the n/s of the windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2016 143,614 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax discs holder (8.3.1e)

Condensation in the headlamps

Corrosion holes in the rear floor but welded from the inside

Rear registration plate cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Slight sweep from the n/s outer cv gaiter

Various body damage

Various stone chips and a crack in the n/s of the windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 141,399 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear no plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

slight enginr oil leak.

various areas of body damage

various areas of underbody and component corrosion

various light scratches and stone chips in the windscreen. Crack in the top n/s of the windscreen but not in the wiper swept area.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 141,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate cracked, but not likely to be misread

various areas of body damage

various areas of underbody and component corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 137,839 miles

corrosion in the rear floor (Welded from the inside).

front anti roll bar bushes worn/perished.

front suspension track control arm rear bushes worn/perished.

rear silencer slightly corroded,sealed with exhaust paste.

rear suspension slightly low.

slight seep from n/s outer cv gaiter housing.

various scuffs in the vehicle body and bumpers.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

wiper linkage worn!

Fail 17 Mar 2014 137,839 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear suspension slightly low.

corrosion in the rear floor (Welded from the inside).

front anti roll bar bushes worn/perished.

front suspension track control arm rear bushes worn/perished.

slight seep from n/s outer cv gaiter housing.

various scuffs in the vehicle body and bumpers.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

wiper linkage worn!

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,714 miles

bumpers scuffed.

rear registration plate cracked but complete.

underbody corrosion but not in a prescribed Mot area.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,714 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

bumpers scuffed.

coolant leak!

rear registration plate cracked but complete.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 118,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 104,998 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 96,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 82,782 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 66,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 54,499 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,810 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 VZZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZZ, 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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HF02 VZZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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