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GY52 BYD

2002 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,543 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,984 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

EXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING MISSING

FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

N/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION CUP CORRODING

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

SCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

EXHAUST FRONT MOUNTING MISSING

FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

N/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION CUP CORRODING

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHED

SCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,839 miles

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

front exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,176 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side head light aim in poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,176 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side head light aim in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,951 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses deteriorated ,poor beam patterns

Pass 27 Apr 2013 81,461 miles

Oil leak

n/s outer sill dented

o/s headlight just meets requirments

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 27 Apr 2013 81,461 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s outer sill dented

o/s headlight just meets requirments

signs of corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,806 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,394 miles

Dent in nearside sill

Fail 15 Apr 2011 70,394 miles

Dent in nearside sill

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,558 miles

Cooling fan not operating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,558 miles

Cooling fan not operating

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

oil leak to o/s/f

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,210 miles

oil leak to o/s/f

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,559 miles

air bag warning lamp on

engine sump corroded

gear box oil leaks

Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp on

engine sump corroded

gear box oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,928 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 27,928 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2006 21,238 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 BYD is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Black 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 GY52 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

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

Is GY52 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 BYD 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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