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HN52 AVU

2002 Fiat Punto

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 AVU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2014 118,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,641 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 101,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,582 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,193 miles

Front pads Appear low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r shock absorber in such a condition that it is knocking.

Front tyres on legal limit!

Rear tyres have seperation cracks on ineer edges.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,088 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 48,288 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,256 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/t offside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding.

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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HN52 AVU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN52 AVU, 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 HN52 AVU registered?

HN52 AVU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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