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HG51 FVR

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FVR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,367 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,985 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,691 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,107 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,558 miles

nearside cv gaiter greasy around clip

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,558 miles

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

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

nearside cv gaiter greasy around clip

nearside rear tyre perished and split

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,842 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 51,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,542 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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HG51 FVR is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HG51 FVR, 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

How do I check the history of HG51 FVR?

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What year was HG51 FVR registered?

HG51 FVR is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is HG51 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG51 FVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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