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HX52 HMG

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HMG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,152 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 79,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 79,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine management lamp is on

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

Windscreen damaged

Wiper linkage badly worn, held together with cable ties and likely to fail at any time

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,009 miles

Windscreen damaged

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 73,009 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S Door mirror damaged

Rear foot brake readings are low

Windscreen damaged

Wiper linkage requires adjusting

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,058 miles

N/S Door mirror damaged.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S Door mirror damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,957 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,918 miles

N/S Wiper hitting the windscreen trim

N/S door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,911 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

N/S Wiper hitting the windscreen trim

N/S door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 41,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,947 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front pads low

nearsde rear tyre wearing unevenly

nearside front brake hose perished

nearside wing mirror broken and glass missing

offside rear tyre close to limit, wearing on edges and badly perished

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,018 miles

front brake hoses perished

offside front shock damp

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear tyres perished

rear tyres wearing unevenly and on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,007 miles

Osf tyre is low on tread, Osr tyre is perished & low on tread

Fail 21 Nov 2007 25,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Osf tyre is low on tread, osr tyre is perished & low on tread

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,472 miles

1. Osr tyre is worn on edges & is perrished †2. Front brake pads are low

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 HMG is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HX52 HMG, 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 HMG registered?

HX52 HMG is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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