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GV52 TFY

2002 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,210 mi
Last recorded91,210 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 TFY
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,210 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Coolant leak radiator hose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,870 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both beam images poor

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both beam images poor

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 45,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,171 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade rubber defective

both front tyre sidewalls heavily perished

light scratching in windscreen swept area

Pass 28 Nov 2014 21,999 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly cracked perished.

engine stabiliser mount slightly split.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 13,646 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

ABS warning lamp glowing no ABS system fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2013 13,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 12,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 11,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,042 miles

Both front tyres tread depth worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,364 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding.

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 7,191 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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GV52 TFY is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GV52 TFY, 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 GV52 TFY registered?

GV52 TFY is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is GV52 TFY safe to buy?

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