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HV02 ESG

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ESG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 91,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 89,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 87,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,092 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low before test

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting rubber (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low before test

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,384 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 80,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced interacting (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,901 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer splitting (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 77,448 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion osf floor pan/nsf chassis rail/osr chassis

exhaust deteriorating/slight leak centre section

head lamp lens discoloured

knock and play in steering rack

osr brake hose collar corroding

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 77,433 miles

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

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

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion osf floor pan/nsf chassis rail/osr chassis

engine misfire/engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating/slight leak centre section

head lamp lens discoloured

knock and play in steering rack

osr brake hose collar corroding

rear exhaust mount broken/supported with cable tie RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play In Steering Rack

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Discoloured --Beam Patten Poor

Center Exhaust Silencer Corroding & Leaking Slightly --Repaired With Paste

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

N/S/R Tyre Perishing, Wearing On Edges With Nail In Tread

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Badly Perished --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Axle Beam & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Repair --N/S/R Floor Pan

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,105 miles

Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Discoloured --Beam Patten Poor

Center Exhaust Silencer Corroding & Leaking Slightly --Repaired With Paste

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

N/S/R Tyre Perishing, Wearing On Edges With Nail In Tread

Play In Steering Rack

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mount Badly Perished --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Axle Beam & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Repair --N/S/R Floor Pan

Pass 2 May 2014 72,301 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing --N/S Worse

O/S/F Wiper Blade Splitting

O/S/R Brake Hose Collar Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Axle Beam

Sign Of Slight Corrosion N/S/F Subframe

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Chassis Rail

Steering Warning Light Came On Just Before Test And Went Out During Test-- Steering Worked Ok

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyres Perishing --N/S Worse

Knock In Steering

O/S/F Wiper Blade Splitting

O/S/R Brake Hose Collar Corroding

Rear Exhaust Mount Perishing

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Axle Beam

Sign Of Slight Corrosion N/S/F Subframe

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Chassis Rail

Slight Freeplay In Steering--Play In O/S Steering Tie-Rod--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Steering Warning Light Came On Just Before Test And Went Out During Test-- Steering Worked Ok

Stone Chip In Windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,986 miles

Oil leak

Sump Pan Corroding

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,986 miles

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

Oil leak

Sump Pan Corroding

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,127 miles

SUMP PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,127 miles

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

SUMP PAN STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Pass 3 May 2011 54,642 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 48,250 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 48,250 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,880 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 36,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,442 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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HV02 ESG is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HV02 ESG, 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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HV02 ESG is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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