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HV52 FRU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 FRU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 79,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 70,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

engine sump pan corroded but not leacking oil yet.

o/s/r tyre cracking up.

radiator corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2011 59,909 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

engine sump pan corroded but not leacking oil yet.

o/s/r tyre cracking up.

radiator corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,319 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 50,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,209 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 14,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 14,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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HV52 FRU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV52 FRU, 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 HV52 FRU registered?

HV52 FRU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is HV52 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 FRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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