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HW02 DFL

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 98,600 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,975 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,932 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,528 miles

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

airbag light is on

noise on nearside rear wheel when rotated

offside rear tyre cracking

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,527 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light is on

noise on nearside rear wheel when rotated

offside rear tyre cracking

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 60,560 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight misfire

Fail 25 May 2010 60,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight misfire

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,694 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,694 miles

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

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

ENGINE SUMP CORODED/LEAKING

Offside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,676 miles

Oil leak

Slight brake bind o/s/f felt by hand only.

Slight cracking of n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2008 42,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Slight brake bind o/s/f felt by hand only.

Slight cracking of n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 30,065 miles

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 DFL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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