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HJ52 AVE

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 90,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,202 miles

rear floor pans showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,283 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

rear floor pans showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,282 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking oil

rear floor pans showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,244 miles

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

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

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,623 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,870 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 54,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,290 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount perished

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,372 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 38,770 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 AVE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black 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 HJ52 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

HJ52 AVE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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