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GY52 BUH

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,511 mi
Last recorded72,511 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 BUH
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 72,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dash lights stay on very dim

Pass 2 May 2014 62,148 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust clamp split.

Pass 16 May 2013 57,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,911 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 51,911 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 42,347 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 May 2010 42,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,495 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 37,130 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,482 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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GY52 BUH is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GY52 BUH, 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 GY52 BUH registered?

GY52 BUH is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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