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HJ52 HLW

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 HLW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,782 miles

Both head lamp lenses in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,302 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,241 miles

slight free play in steering rack & nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 38,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,628 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,232 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,696 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 13,683 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 HLW is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

HJ52 HLW is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 HLW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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