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HK51 XPU

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XPU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,664 miles

Air bag light on

Damage to front and rear and both sides of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front brake hose perished and slightly damaged

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split

Nearside headlamp mount cracked

Noise from behind steering wheel

Offside headlamp damaged, mounting broken but not insecure

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 22 Jun 2010 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag light on

Damage to front and rear and both sides of vehicle

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nearside front brake hose perished and slightly damaged

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush perished and starting to split

Nearside headlamp mount cracked

Noise from behind steering wheel

Offside headlamp damaged, mounting broken but not insecure

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 69,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,447 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XPU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XPU, 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 HK51 XPU registered?

HK51 XPU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is HK51 XPU safe to buy?

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