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HX52 HPL

2002 Fiat Punto

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,960 mi
Last recorded91,960 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 HPL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2020 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 84,184 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,134 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 62,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,699 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Feb 2013 42,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,671 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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HX52 HPL is a 2002 Fiat Punto in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

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

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