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HN52 VME

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,177 mi
Last recorded54,177 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,177 miles

Offside outer cv boot leaking grease

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 54,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside outer cv boot leaking grease

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box baffle loose

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,808 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on.

slight knock from steering. nothing obvious found.

slight movement at steering wheel.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 46,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on.

slight knock from steering. nothing obvious found.

slight movement at steering wheel.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking.

knock from lower steering column nothing obvious found.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,706 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking.

knock from lower steering column nothing obvious found.

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,225 miles

Engine Oil Black. Slight Oil Leak @ Cam Cover Gasket Area.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres Perished.

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

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

Oil Filter Slightly Corroded.

Oil leak

Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel.

Rear Wiper Blade Split. Front Number Plate Fractured.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,457 miles

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low. Oil Leak @ Cam Cover Gasket Area.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft CV Gaiter Seeping Grease.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,193 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 24,133 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 15,024 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 VME 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 69.2%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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