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HT02 TWJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,995 mi
Last recorded43,995 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 TWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 43,995 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knocking (2.2.2 (c))

Central Little reserve travel left on hand/parking brake lever

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both near and offside ()

Nearside Front Head lamp aim on the minimum allowed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing light not working

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 43,979 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

backbox noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body work damage

Fail 16 Jul 2019 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various body work damage

Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,357 miles

Both rear tyres starting crack in centre tread

Gear oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both starting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering arm (tie rod)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (foot brake)

Rubber exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

wipers slight smear - standard

Fail 17 Jul 2017 40,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Gear oil leak

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

Nearside Front Play in steering arm (tie rod)

Offside Rear child seat fitted - unable to test centre and offside seat belts

Rear Both rear tyres cracking in centre tread - no cords shown - 165 70 R14

Rubber exhaust mount deteriorated

wipers slight smear - standard

Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,910 miles

crack in windscreen

front flexy hoses perished

headlamp lenes crazed

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,379 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jul 2014 37,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R tyre outer wall perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jun 2013 35,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall perished

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished

Pass 15 May 2012 33,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/r outerwall tyre perished

o/s/r outerwall tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,299 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 33,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,799 miles

noise from steering rack.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 31,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from steering rack.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,004 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,441 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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HT02 TWJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HT02 TWJ, 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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HT02 TWJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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