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HX52 HMC

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,780 mi
Last recorded69,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HMC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,780 miles

Front exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 64,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis has corrosion forming within 30cm of offside front lower seatbelt anchorage point.

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge.

offside front tyre has worn bald on inside edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

rear number plate poor condition

rear seats and seat belts not tested due to seats being folded down

Fail 5 Nov 2014 58,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber top bushes deteriorated

centre and rear exhaust sections have minor leaks

rear number plate poor condition

rear seats and seat belts not tested due to seats being folded down

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,476 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all four tyre valves perrished.

rear silencer rubber mounting badly perrished and will need replacing very soon.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting is split

Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,110 miles

o/s/f brake has a very slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,833 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,425 miles

slight front imbalance

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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HX52 HMC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HX52 HMC, 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 HX52 HMC registered?

HX52 HMC is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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