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HK51 XPB

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XPB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,315 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both floors to sills rusty

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 94,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accident damage at nearside rear.

engine oil sump heavily porous

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Sep 2011 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

accident damage at nearside rear.

engine oil sump heavily porous

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,725 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 82,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

wiper linkage has had repair

Fail 29 Aug 2007 68,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,440 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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HK51 XPB is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK51 XPB, 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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HK51 XPB is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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