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MF02 NHZ

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,930 mi
Last recorded42,930 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V52,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 NHZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8V
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 42,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,339 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8V?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 651 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
7,311
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 299
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 208
parking brake recording little or no effort 127
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 96
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MF02 NHZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 52,841 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 Elx 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 299 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF02 NHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF02 NHZ registered?

MF02 NHZ is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8V, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is MF02 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF02 NHZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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