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GY52 XGN

2002 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Fiat Punto59,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,194 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and rubbers splitting

oil level low and warning light on

Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust corroded and rubbers splitting

oil level low and warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,825 miles

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2013 97,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all exhaust rubbers deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,979 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm and badly on edges

front brake pads worn

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,447 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,414 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,414 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,281 miles

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

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

Right front tyre edging off

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,281 miles

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

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

Right front tyre edging off

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,424 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 46,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 39,469 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 39,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XGN is a 2002 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

GY52 XGN is a 2002 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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