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HW51 DXZ

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 DXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,247 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,247 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point and seat anchorage point (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,545 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,066 miles

NSF Tyre wearing

OSF Wiper split but clearing screen

Rear exhaust mount cracked/perished

Fail 4 Feb 2012 54,063 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Tyre wearing

OSF Wiper split but clearing screen

Rear exhaust mount cracked/perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,211 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag warning light on

Fail 14 Jul 2009 43,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,274 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 38,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2006 29,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,090 miles

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

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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HW51 DXZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HW51 DXZ, 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 HW51 DXZ registered?

HW51 DXZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is HW51 DXZ safe to buy?

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