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HW02 LXL

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LXL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 73,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 73,383 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,321 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point on rear floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,209 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,157 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,392 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,388 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 27,291 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 17,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 LXL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

HW02 LXL is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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