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HX02 LXB

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,288 mi
Last recorded98,288 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 LXB
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,288 miles

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Baffles loose in back box

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

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

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

Noisy coolant fan

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Changed bulb and checked fuse still not working (1.7.5a)

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Baffles loose in back box

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

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

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

Noisy coolant fan

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine, level on minium

Pass 5 Feb 2015 86,896 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,015 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked & perished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,047 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 77,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,259 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,259 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,197 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 60,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting perised

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine sump corroded

rear exhaust rubber mounting perised

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 56,431 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,672 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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HX02 LXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX02 LXB, 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 HX02 LXB registered?

HX02 LXB is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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