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GY52 TXC

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,402 mi
Last recorded121,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,740 miles

Both sides of lower floor pans to sill edges corroded / rusted & around jacking points too

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit & unevenly worn to inner edges

Nosie from nearside rear wheel when braking

Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,946 miles

Nearside rear tyre has flat spots on 'inner' tread -very close to limit-

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,577 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 103,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,235 miles

Both front tyres worn low & worn on edges (nearside more so)

Front pipe joints have slight blows

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside beam image poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,235 miles

Both front tyres worn low & worn on edges (nearside more so)

Front pipe joints have slight blows

Nearside beam image poor

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,524 miles

(both) front lower anti-roll bar rubbers worn & perished

(both) rear fllor pans around jacking points corroded

(slight) exhaust blow from front pipe & centre to rear pipe joints

Drivers door stiff to open

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,578 miles

Both rear floor pans around jacking points corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear floor pans around jacking points corroded

Offside front tyre worn on limit & worn heavy on 'inner' edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 76,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 75,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,965 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 65,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamps have condensation inside

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,828 miles

both headlamps have condensation inside

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,961 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 37,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,765 miles

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 3 Oct 2007 31,765 miles

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

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

handbrake lever getting high

Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,774 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 25,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 TXC is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY52 TXC registered?

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

Is GY52 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 TXC shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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