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HV02 EVJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front end damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2020 77,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front end damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty, temporary secured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner sills/chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front sills/floor to sills damaged

bottom engine mount (reaction bar) rubber bush deteriorated

front end damaged - no sharp edges, all secure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty, temporary secured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear inner sills/chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front sills/floor to sills damaged

bottom engine mount (reaction bar) rubber bush deteriorated

front end damaged - no sharp edges, all secure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 61,936 miles

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

both rear floor pans corroded

damage to front number plate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,953 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 floor pans/seat mounting (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 57,953 miles

Offside front brake application uneven slow/sticking (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

repairs been made to both rear floors

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,920 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 14 Jun 2012 40,010 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 27 Jul 2011 35,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 26,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,973 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,665 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 18,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,167 miles

Driverside front tyre perished and cracking

Driverside rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Passengerside front tyre perished and cracking

Passengerside rear tyre perished and cracking

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 EVJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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