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HJ52 AVD

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,848 mi
Last recorded62,848 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 AVD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 62,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge also close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 60,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,278 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 57,272 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,753 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,450 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,041 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 53,034 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,896 miles

OSR Jacking point corroded slightly

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,670 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,870 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 35,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror missing at time of test.

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 35,842 miles

n/s mirror missing at time of test.

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 32,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,741 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,849 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 21,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,627 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 AVD is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AVD, 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 AVD registered?

HJ52 AVD is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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