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HJ52 EAY

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,267 mi
Last recorded81,267 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 EAY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 81,267 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

engine oil leak

front brake pads 80% worn

some under body corrosion but appears sound

Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,267 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake pads 80% worn

some under body corrosion but appears sound

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 76,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,858 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,275 miles

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,851 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 EAY is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red 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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

HJ52 EAY is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 EAY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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