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HN52 VMC

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VMC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,340 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,172 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wing mirror loose

Fail 22 Jul 2015 93,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre close to showing cords on inner side walll

offside wing mirror loose

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,211 miles

Oil leaking from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Oil leaking from engine area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,058 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,437 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

airbox insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,746 miles

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

Oil leak

osr seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Oil leak

osr seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

bad oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 63,737 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,352 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2006 41,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2005 34,071 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 VMC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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