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HW52 BDV

2002 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,594 mi
Last recorded91,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BDV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,683 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED ON INNER FACE

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 18%

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE,BUT NO CORDS SHOWING

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,975 miles

both front h/light lens slightly faded

both front lower arm rear bushes slight worn

both o/s tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both close to limit (2.7.4)

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,658 miles

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,658 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight movement on os head lamp

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,125 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,473 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,098 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,098 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,889 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 36,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 35,828 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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HW52 BDV is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW52 BDV, 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 HW52 BDV registered?

HW52 BDV is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is HW52 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 BDV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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