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HF52 ZDC

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,743 mi
Last recorded122,743 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 ZDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,743 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,743 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both floors and sills rusted and offside rear inner arch

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,559 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 117,556 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 113,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 113,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner side edges

both front wiper arms starting to wear

eml light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,366 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear 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)

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 Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both outer cv boots pin holed

both sides floors corrosion inhibited

both sides headlamp lenses poor condition affecting beam images

front tyres badly worn!

hair line crack exhaust middle box

nearside rear tyre worn uneven and cracking

slight play offside balljoint

slight play offside track rod end balljoint

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,544 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 103,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,580 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 84,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,240 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,240 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

neew rear wiper blade required

offside sun visor not fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,952 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,287 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 23,835 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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HF52 ZDC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF52 ZDC, 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 HF52 ZDC registered?

HF52 ZDC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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