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HJ52 AVC

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 AVC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,826 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded and rear rubber braking up

front wipers slight jumping

headlamp slight cloudy

rear tyres have slight cracking

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

air bag light on

dampness around clutch cylinder

engine sump corroded

front inner brake discs slightly worn

lower engine mount age cracking

n/s headlight beam image poor

Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

corrosion to o/s/r jacking point

dampness to gearbox

engine sump corroded

water damage to front numberplate

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 20,944 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,944 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 13,570 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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HJ52 AVC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ52 AVC, 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 HJ52 AVC registered?

HJ52 AVC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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