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HJ52 EBN

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,345 mi
Last recorded81,345 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 81,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,399 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 72,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,413 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,776 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper n/s damaged, cracked

front exhaust pipe corroded and leaking

oil sump pan badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,079 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the inner section

sump pan corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,079 miles

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

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the inner section

sump pan corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2012 54,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,257 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,498 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,583 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,731 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,536 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 EBN is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

HJ52 EBN is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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