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HT51 OTV

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 OTV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 130,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 122,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 122,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 113,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,697 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,691 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,799 miles

cambelt last changed?

fuel cap door hinge defective

nearside headlamp condensated

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust section heat shield attached to body loose

rear tyres perished

rear wiper poor

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cambelt last changed?

fuel cap door hinge defective

nearside headlamp condensated

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust section heat shield attached to body loose

rear tyres perished

rear wiper poor

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,653 miles

battery top corroded

cambelt last changed?

engine cooling fan operation noisey

lower stabiliser bar bush at rear of engine worn

nearside headlamp condensated

rear wiper blade incomplete

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,652 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery top corroded

cambelt last changed?

engine cooling fan operation noisey

lower stabiliser bar bush at rear of engine worn

nearside headlamp condensated

rear wiper blade incomplete

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,164 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,772 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)

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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HT51 OTV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT51 OTV, 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 HT51 OTV registered?

HT51 OTV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is HT51 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT51 OTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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