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HF52 VXR

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 VXR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,612 miles

floor to sills rusty and thin

front suspension bushes worn

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 20 Nov 2018 126,612 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

floor to sills rusty and thin

front suspension bushes worn

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 8 Oct 2018 126,587 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

floor to seals thin and rusty

front anti roll bushes very worn

rear belts slow to retract

Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,429 miles

o/s/f inner disc face has only 50% pad contact

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2017 123,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner disc face has only 50% pad contact

o/s/f rack end has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,396 miles

Front "D" bushes well worn

long travel on handbrake

rear seats folded down and unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,903 miles

front anti roll bushes worn

front wishbone bushes have wear

minor blow on exhaust

n/s/r tyre misshapend

o/s/f poor pad contact

Fail 9 Oct 2015 120,903 miles

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

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

front anti roll bushes worn

front wishbone bushes have wear

minor blow on exhaust

n/s/r tyre misshapend

o/s/f poor pad contact

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 113,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,310 miles

REAR EXHAUST HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2010 84,467 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s door check strap broken

slight fray to n/s front seatbelt

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,710 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and showing signs of perishing on sidewall.

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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HF52 VXR is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HF52 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF52 VXR registered?

HF52 VXR is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is HF52 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 VXR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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