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HN52 TWE

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,939 mi
Last recorded110,939 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 TWE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2018 110,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Cross member heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock mount perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Engine mount perished

Rear Handbrake cables corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Various under body vehicle corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

front and rear chassis, engine mounting and seals corroded

headlamps cloudy

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,553 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bold on the inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and perished and cracked

front and rear chassis, engine mounting and seals corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount rusty

Offside Front Upper shock mount rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

rusty under rad rusty inner sill o/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2016 98,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside inner sill rusty

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread

offside inner sill rusty

offside rear tyre worn low on edges of tread

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,107 miles

Corrosion to bodywork around offside engine mount in engine bay but area not yet significantly weakened

Fuel tank support straps corroded/deteriorated but not significantly weakened

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated/splitting

Wheels trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,107 miles

Corrosion to bodywork around offside engine mount in engine bay but area not yet significantly weakened

Fuel tank support straps corroded/deteriorated but not significantly weakened

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated/splitting

Wheels trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perrising due to age and would not meet service standards

Fail 13 Mar 2014 85,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear tyres perrising due to age and would not meet service standards

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,463 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,667 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,659 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,353 miles

engine oil leak

slight brake bind osf

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,037 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,037 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,748 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,492 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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HN52 TWE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWE, 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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HN52 TWE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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