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HW02 BMV

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BMV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak sump badly corroded

rear exhaust rubber slightly broken

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,717 miles

oil leak sump badly corroded

rear exhaust rubber slightly broken

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion to o/s/f floor to sill

n/s/f inner wheel arch incomplete and broken

n/s/f tyre vcery low on tread and bold in places also screw in tread

o/s headlamp lense cloudy and image faint

oil leaks

rear wiper worn away

Fail 4 Jun 2013 86,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion to o/s/f floor to sill

n/s/f inner wheel arch incomplete and broken

n/s/f tyre vcery low on tread and bold in places also screw in tread

o/s headlamp lense cloudy and image faint

oil leaks

rear wiper worn away

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,760 miles

rear exhaust rubber torn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,693 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,661 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,661 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,593 miles

NEAR SIDE RAER AND OFF SIDE RAER TYRES PERISHED

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR WIPER SPLIT (REPLACED)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,593 miles

NEAR SIDE RAER AND OFF SIDE RAER TYRES PERISHED

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

REAR WIPER SPLIT (REPLACED)

Fail 23 May 2006 42,674 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre walls slighty perished

off side front tyre slighty worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2006 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyre walls slighty perished

off side front tyre slighty worn on edge

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 BMV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BMV, 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 HW02 BMV registered?

HW02 BMV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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