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GY52 KVW

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,196 miles

OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Fail 7 Mar 2016 91,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,592 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

passenger seat locking pin worn

Fail 29 Oct 2014 80,579 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

passenger seat locking pin worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 79,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

sump very rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 76,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside CVJ boot leaking slightly at clamp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,360 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside CVJ boot leaking slightly at clamp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,045 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Scratches to windscreen, not restricting drivers view.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 65,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders.

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Scratches to windscreen, not restricting drivers view.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,706 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2009 45,002 miles

front os & ns anti roll bar d bushes perishing

noise from parking brake lever base during operation

ns wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,805 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,481 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,524 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 KVW is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

GY52 KVW is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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