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HX52 RKF

2002 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,306 mi
Last recorded57,306 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 RKF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,578 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front slight play in steering system offside and nearside

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 56,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front slight play in steering system offside and nearside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidwall (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear floors corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,110 miles

rear floors corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 22,110 miles

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

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

rear floors corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock from steering

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

knock from steering

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,238 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,892 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,115 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall poor condition

o/s and n/s steering arms from rack slight play to inner ball sockets

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,624 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,355 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,858 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 RKF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

HX52 RKF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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