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HG02 VGF

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,342 mi
Last recorded171,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VGF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 171,342 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

play in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 12 May 2015 162,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 153,195 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 146,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2012 140,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 132,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 124,126 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 124,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 105,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 105,025 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 87,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 68,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 53,006 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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HG02 VGF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG02 VGF, 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 HG02 VGF registered?

HG02 VGF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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