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GY51 APF

2002 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 APF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2020 81,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,376 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,801 miles

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,239 miles

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

heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2017 80,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 79,019 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,019 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 778,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 71,824 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower engine mount slight split on rubber bush

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,824 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower engine mount slight split on rubber bush

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,535 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 62,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,410 miles

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

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

offside headlamp glass is discoloured

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside headlamp glass is discoloured

Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads appear low

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pads appear low

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 45,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,785 miles

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,027 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 19 Dec 2006 28,788 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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GY51 APF is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY51 APF, 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 GY51 APF registered?

GY51 APF is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is GY51 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY51 APF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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