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HJ52 EAM

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,140 mi
Last recorded97,140 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,140 miles

rear exhaust hanger perishing

slight play in n/s rack joint

heavy corrosion too front pipe

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

antiroll bar center bushes perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

antiroll bar center bushes perishing

rear exhaust hanger perishing

slight play in n/s rack joint

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,147 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

back box support rubber perished

rear wiper split

slight damage to n/s/f inner edge of rim

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

slight rack play n/s

stone chip in centre screen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,054 miles

All Front anti-roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front inner sill corroded (seat belt prescribed area).

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake warning lamp constantly illuminated.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,272 miles

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ tyres on legal limit.

oil sump corroded and pourous

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,491 miles

n/s/f/ tyre slight wear inner and outer edges.

o/s/f/ tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,635 miles

n/s/r/ tyre worn outer edge.

oil sump corroded and pourous.

rear exhaust corroded,

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,753 miles

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

o/s/r/ inner tyre wall cracked.

sump heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,653 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 38,835 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,818 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 24,161 miles

advise all four tyres worn close to limits on inner and outer edges

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 EAM is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EAM, 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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HJ52 EAM is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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