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GY52 HTJ

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 HTJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 96,198 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 95,723 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 88,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear worn uneven

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear worn uneven

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 84,560 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 May 2017 84,447 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheated due to cooling fan not working (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front , centre + rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2016 79,926 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 79,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 67,568 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 67,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,109 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,787 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,807 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 15,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,313 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 12,313 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HTJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

GY52 HTJ is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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