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HT51 ZGW

2002 Fiat Punto

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 ZGW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,910 miles

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,822 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f output very dim (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,687 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,398 miles

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)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s/f tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s/f tyre tread and sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,847 miles

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)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,843 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,429 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside headlamp braket broken, headlamp still secure and not effecting light output

Fail 26 Sep 2012 66,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner shoulders

nearside headlamp braket broken, headlamp still secure and not effecting light output

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges and close to the legal limit

n/s/f headlamp bracket broken headlamp is secure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,137 miles

Exhaust rubber split but securely mounted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,157 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,880 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn + pitted

front brake pad wear low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,236 miles

exhaust front flexi-pipe has been sealed with exhaust paste

exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,153 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 ZGW is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZGW, 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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HT51 ZGW is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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