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HV02 ETX

2002 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ETX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 93,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,271 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

front brake discs getting corroded on inner edges & slight front brake distortion

n/s/r brake hose starting to perish

plastic side skirts fitted unable to check sills correctly for corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2010 69,380 miles

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

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

centre exhaust getting corroded where pipe comes out of the back of the silencer !!

clutch getting graunchy

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front brake hoses getting perished

front screen wash poor to hit screen - suspect union leaking under bonnet

slight front brake distortion

starting to show signs of corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,380 miles

centre exhaust getting corroded where pipe comes out of the back of the silencer !!

clutch getting graunchy

cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front brake hoses getting perished

front screen wash poor to hit screen - suspect union leaking under bonnet

slight front brake distortion

starting to show signs of corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 35,175 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ETX is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETX, 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 HV02 ETX registered?

HV02 ETX is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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