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HK51 XRC

2002 Fiat Punto

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,948 mi
Last recorded90,948 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XRC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,948 miles

bad oil leaks

n/s/r tyre close

screen chipped

Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,948 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

bad oil leaks

n/s/r tyre close

screen chipped

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,202 miles

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

rust patches

Fail 22 Apr 2014 81,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre close to limits

rust patches

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,241 miles

chips on screen

n/s/r close to limits

oil leaks

rust patches

slight ex, leaks

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust mount broken

drivers seat tilt inoperative

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken

drivers seat tilt inoperative

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,771 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,771 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,250 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,102 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 33,675 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 27,316 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear number plate lifting

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,316 miles

rear number plate lifting

Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,468 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 17,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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 XRC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

Is HK51 XRC safe to buy?

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