2002 Fiat Punto 1.9L Diesel · HJ02 ADZ
2002 Fiat Punto (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 121,485 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- FIAT PUNTO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ02 ADZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/12/2020
- 121,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ02 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Fiat Punto (HJ02 ADZ) between July 2006 and December 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”.
HJ02 ADZ Mileage History
- 07/07/200637,420 mi
- 09/07/200740,271 mi+2,851 mi
- 07/07/200842,909 mi+2,638 mi
- 03/07/200945,142 mi+2,233 mi
- 12/07/201047,733 mi+2,591 mi
- 08/07/201150,837 mi+3,104 mi
- 03/07/201253,639 mi+2,802 mi
- 12/06/201355,349 mi+1,710 mi
- 01/07/201457,832 mi+2,483 mi
- 30/06/201560,668 mi+2,836 mi
- 30/06/201664,128 mi+3,460 mi
- 30/06/201664,128 mi
- 16/11/201778,869 mi+14,741 mi
- 04/12/201779,994 mi+1,125 mi
- 26/11/201895,507 mi+15,513 mi
- 27/11/201895,524 mi+17 mi
- 02/12/2019108,863 mi+13,339 mi
- 20/12/2019109,505 mi+642 mi
- 02/12/2020121,485 mi+11,980 mi
Average of roughly 5,835 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Fiat Fiat Punto (Mk2 / Type 188)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Dualdrive Electric Power Steering Column FailureSerious
The Punto Mk2 was one of the first mass-market cars to feature column-mounted Dualdrive electric power steering. The torque position sensors inside the steering column, or the solder joints on the integrated electric motor relay circuit board, suffer micro-fractures over time. This causes the steering assistance to cut out abruptly while driving, illuminating the red steering warning light on the instrument cluster and suddenly reverting the wheel to heavy manual steering.
- Cylinder Head Gasket DeteriorationSerious
On the 1.2-litre 8v FIRE petrol engine, the original composite cylinder head gasket is prone to thermal fatigue and corrosion around the coolant passages, typically at the cylinder-one end. If coolant changes have been neglected or if an air lock forms in the small radiator bleed screws, the gasket breaks down, allowing engine coolant into the combustion chambers or engine oil supply.
- Windscreen Wiper Linkage Ball-Joint DislocationModerate
The factory-fitted front windscreen wiper mechanism uses lightweight pressed rods with nylon ball-and-cup sockets. Over time, road dirt ingresses into the cups and wears the plastic, causing the driver or passenger push-rod to pop off the motor crank pin. This instantly paralyses the wipers, often in heavy downpours or when clearing winter slush.
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