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HJ52 EAO

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 EAO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres are perished

nsr wheel arch has slight damage

osr door has slight damgage

osr outer handle sticking

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,591 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres are perished

nsr wheel arch has slight damage

osr door has slight damgage

osr outer handle sticking

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,471 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsr tyre perished and cracked

Fail 6 Aug 2011 39,471 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsr tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,237 miles

n/s rear door has dameg

Fail 3 Aug 2010 35,237 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s rear door has dameg

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,840 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 31,767 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,638 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 27,638 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 22,582 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 16,996 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 16,996 miles

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

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 EAO is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

HJ52 EAO is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is HJ52 EAO safe to buy?

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