MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s axle brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s axle brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated - water leaking into lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S - Condensated & Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wiper blade deterirating
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bonnet release cable detatched
engine cooling fan noisy
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bonnet release cable detatched
engine cooling fan noisy
Nsr tyre wearing low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nsr tyre wearing low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
dampness on n/s cv gaiter inner clip
rust forming on exhaust
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
dampness on n/s inner cv gaiter clip
front wipers smeering screen
rear wiper blade rubber missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
body damage n/s/f
n/s/f tyre wearing on the edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper torn o/s/handbrake low reading
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ52 EBL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 November 2002.
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