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HJ52 EBA

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,872 miles

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

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

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,549 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded central floor (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,308 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, 165/70/14

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

front disc's and pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, marked in chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan, marked in chalk (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, 165/70/14

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

front disc's and pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,828 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 79,715 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

offside wiper blade split

Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,934 miles

Oil leak

Slight corosion n/s/r & o/s/r floor

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,729 miles

Both inner cv boots leaking grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,024 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,331 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,031 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 EBA is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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