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HK02 NWJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 NWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,923 miles

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

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside wing mirror damaged

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 21 Jul 2015 96,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside wing mirror damaged

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,948 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door lock catching making it difficult to shut the door

rear exhaust rubber mount and centre mounts perished

Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front door lock catching making it difficult to shut the door

rear exhaust rubber mount and centre mounts perished

Fail 14 May 2014 92,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear Exhuast mount deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 88,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,993 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 87,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,383 miles

nearside rear brake backing plate has bung missing

slight oil leak

stone chip in screen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 83,383 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake backing plate has bung missing

slight oil leak

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

poor beam pattern both headlamps

Fail 16 Oct 2010 78,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

poor beam pattern both headlamps

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,520 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 27,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

cambelt last changed?

oil leak present

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 21,597 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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HK02 NWJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HK02 NWJ, 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 HK02 NWJ registered?

HK02 NWJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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