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HX52 RKA

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,282 mi
Last recorded32,282 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 32,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both sides floor to sill corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,246 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 31,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,989 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 29,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,551 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side seals showing surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,632 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,911 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 25,354 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,803 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,071 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,803 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 20,800 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion within 6 inches of drivers seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 17,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,161 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,537 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)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 7,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 4,933 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 RKA is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

HX52 RKA is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is HX52 RKA safe to buy?

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