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GY52 BYC

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,211 mi
Last recorded91,211 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 BYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 91,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 90,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,915 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,992 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre woun inner and outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,136 miles

*windscreen scratched nearside and offside*

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

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

nearsside front tyre has damaged sidewall

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre has slightly deteriorated sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

*windscreen scratched nearside and offside*

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

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

nearsside front tyre has damaged sidewall

offside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre has slightly deteriorated sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,640 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no cords exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,521 miles

Slight play in steering offside and nearside

Fail 7 May 2011 56,519 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Slight play in steering offside and nearside

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,754 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

centre exhaust mount split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 40,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,702 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 36,702 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 27,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,470 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)

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 BYC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY52 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

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

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