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HG02 ZXB

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,043 mi
Last recorded85,043 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 ZXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,043 miles

Both floor pans starting to corrode in places.

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor. Lens is clouding.

Start of corrosion at both floor to sill seams.

Start of corrosion at rear brake pipes.

Surface corrosion at front sub frame.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,043 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both floor pans starting to corrode in places.

Front brake pads appear worn.

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor. Lens is clouding.

Start of corrosion at both floor to sill seams.

Start of corrosion at rear brake pipes.

Surface corrosion at front sub frame.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,781 miles

Both front w/blade rubbers abit split and deteriorated

Inner sill/floor edges getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F w/arch edge getting corroded

O/S/R inner w/arch area around fuel filler/breather pipe mounting corroded and broken away (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 81,781 miles

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

Both front w/blade rubbers abit split and deteriorated

Front end exhaust heat shield around manifold and catalyst area abit loose and slight rattle

Inner sill/floor edges getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F w/arch edge getting corroded

O/S/R inner w/arch area around fuel filler/breather pipe mounting corroded and broken away (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,384 miles

O/S/R inner w/arch area at fuel filler/breather pipe mounting, getting corroded (Pipe mount broken away)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,384 miles

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

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

O/S/R inner w/arch area at fuel filler/breather pipe mounting, getting corroded (Pipe mount broken away)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,402 miles

Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear

N/S/F H/Light lens getting hazey and deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam image

O/S/R P/Brake performance abit low

P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit

P/Brake lever almost at end of reserve travel (Long)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,582 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 64,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Both w/blades split at ends

N/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam image

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,858 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Both rear jacking point areas at floor pans, getting corroded abit

Front B/Pads getting low

N/S/F H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect beam image

N/S/R tyre abit worn at outer tread edge

O/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

P/Brake efficiency getting low and near MINIMUM limit

Rear susp/mounts starting to get abit corroded

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,213 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 50,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake discs are rusty at edges.

Nearside seat belt is slow to return,

Offside rear bump stop is insecure.

Offsine front seat belt is starting to fray at webbing.

Rear flexable brake hoses ends are rusty.

Rear springs are corroded.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Small leak at rear exhaust joint,

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,321 miles

Front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

N/S/F H/Light glass starting to deteriorate slightly

Slight corrosion at both rear jacking point/floor areas

Slight corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Slight fraying at driver's seat belt botton end area

Slight wear and movement at top steering collumn area when steering wheel is shaken (Bush?)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,061 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges

N/S/F H/Light glass starting to deteriorate slightly

Slight corrosion at both rear jacking point/floor areas

Slight corrosion at front and rear suspension components

Slight wear and movement at top steering collumn area when steering wheel is shaken (Bush?)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,196 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn at outer edge.

Rear exhaust joint has small leak.

Wiper blades are poor.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,936 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn at outer edge.

Power steering is a little rapid.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,697 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 ZXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 HG02 ZXB, 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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HG02 ZXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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