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HX52 LBU

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,450 mi
Last recorded121,450 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 111,834 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake cable in very poor condition

offside handbrake in very poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,834 miles

nearside handbrake cable in very poor condition

offside handbrake in very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,489 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,153 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 77,185 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 72,151 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 72,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,077 miles

engine sump in very poor condition and has a slight wet patch due to rust.

o/s/f seatbelt has a slight frey.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,165 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 LBU is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

HX52 LBU is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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