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HV02 ESY

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ESY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and inner sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint and rear silencer joint area (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,808 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,726 miles

Both front tyres cracking on the sidewalls

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 102,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres cracking on the sidewalls

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 92,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,923 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

high level brake light slightly obscured

plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,716 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 70,644 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,097 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 58,097 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,736 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 26,808 miles

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

handbrake travel

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

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 ESY is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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