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GY52 VOT

2002 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VOT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat belts slow to recoil

General underside corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On floor section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring rubbing inner wheel arch

Offside Front Flexi hose insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,415 miles

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

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear floor

corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to nearside rear floor

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside inner sill

corrosion to offside rear floor

corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,399 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,645 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges tread not cut as deep

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion to offside inner sill and both rear floor pans

Corrosion to rear axle

Fail 6 Feb 2015 67,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both headlamp beam images poor

Both front tyres worn low on edges tread not cut as deep

Corrosion to offside inner sill and both rear floor pans

Corrosion to rear axle

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,396 miles

Slight corrosion to both inner sills & floor pans by jacking points

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to both inner sills & floor pans by jacking points

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight corrosion along offside inner sill

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,071 miles

both rear tyres very low

Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres very low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,939 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

n/s/r tyre wearing a bit low & perished

o/s/r brake flexi hose unions corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing a bit low

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,050 miles

front pads appear low hard to see

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,295 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 VOT is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

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