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GY52 VTD

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,800 mi
Last recorded52,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 52,800 miles

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's rusty and poor condition

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 52,800 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Both headlight lenses dis-coloured

Exhaust system rusty and poor condition

Front brake disc's rusty and poor condition

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,765 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 46,764 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake disc's pitted

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 46,471 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,093 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,093 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,700 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,329 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 43,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2005 33,957 miles

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 VTD is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

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

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