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HN02 BYF

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BYF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,125 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,003 miles

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

O/S/R handbrake cable outer covering split to cable.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 84,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 84,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2010 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,117 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,480 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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HN02 BYF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HN02 BYF, 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 HN02 BYF registered?

HN02 BYF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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