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AD03 EWG

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EWG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,925 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 75,924 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,080 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,077 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,271 miles

2x small holes in floor pan, not within 30 cm of any mounting points

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,212 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer broken up inside

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,097 miles

Oil leak

floorpan to sill edges starting to corrode

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,784 miles

brakes ; sligh drag n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

brales ; imbalance on front brakes on lock out

engine ; oil leaks , cam cover / coil pack mount seal , oil around sump plug , filter housing / lower timing cover . ** note ; timing belt may be contaminated

note ; noise from engine pulley area ?

wheel trimsfitted , restricted views

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,312 miles

engine oil leak

note ; bonnet latch removed to gain access prior to M.O.T .

o/s/f inner wing moulding insecure

slight drag on n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

note ; bonnet latch removed to gain access prior to M.O.T .

o/s/f inner wing moulding insecure

slight drag on n/s/f wheel , suspect brake

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,994 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 32,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,081 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 24,081 miles

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

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

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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AD03 EWG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 57,045 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 AD03 EWG, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 EWG registered?

AD03 EWG is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is AD03 EWG safe to buy?

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