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GY52 TXE

2002 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 TXE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,429 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 127,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 120,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,788 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 106,837 miles

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

engine man/lamp on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre

engine man/lamp on

Pass 13 May 2013 98,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,930 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2012 90,785 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked.

rear metal brake parts rusty.

Fail 11 May 2012 90,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracked.

rear metal brake parts rusty.

Pass 11 May 2011 83,400 miles

hand brake cable in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 83,352 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S H/B CABLE IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 75,900 miles

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2010 75,900 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,748 miles

slight play in o/s/ steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,748 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in o/s/ steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2008 57,734 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,330 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 51,330 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2006 39,689 miles

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

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

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 TXE is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

GY52 TXE is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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