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HW02 BLK

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,045 mi
Last recorded90,045 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BLK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,045 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2019 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm[rearward bush]broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm[rearward] bush broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 70,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 4 Mar 2017 70,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,403 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 68,403 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 65,779 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,154 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,358 miles

nearside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,390 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,390 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,290 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,103 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,363 miles

both rear tyres worn to 1.6mm limit.

front anti-roll bar end cap bushes slightly worn.

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight imbalance on front brakes.

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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HW02 BLK is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HW02 BLK, 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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HW02 BLK is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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