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FG52 YDO

2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YDO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Elx 8
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,354 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 51,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,694 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,101 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Elx 8?

Based on 669 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,435
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
parking brake recording little or no effort 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
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FG52 YDO is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Elx 8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG52 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Elx 8 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Punto Elx 8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG52 YDO registered?

FG52 YDO is a 2002 Fiat Punto Elx 8, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FG52 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 YDO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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