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HW02 LWN

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LWN
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,610 miles

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

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,714 miles

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,131 miles

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

WET test

Fail 20 Dec 2014 70,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2013 65,929 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,002 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 61,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,310 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 44,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,531 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,531 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,301 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,749 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 LWN is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

HW02 LWN is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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