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HG52 UZE

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 UZE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,622 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,487 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 101,389 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,397 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,394 miles

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

Bad engine oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,990 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 83,607 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Oct 2012 82,614 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

oil cap missing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,563 miles

both front top mount bearings seem dry

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

No lights fitted at time of test

both front top mount bearings seem dry

front discs worn and scored

Pass 9 Oct 2010 65,817 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf osf top mounts slightly rough on lock to lock

Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,817 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 58,770 miles

ns door mirror class mising

osf wing damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2009 58,770 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ns door mirror class mising

osf wing damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,447 miles

both rear tyres are under 2mm

n/s/r tyre is under 2.5mm

Fail 8 Oct 2007 40,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

both rear tyres are under 2mm

n/s/r tyre is under 2.5mm

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,376 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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HG52 UZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 HG52 UZE, 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 HG52 UZE registered?

HG52 UZE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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