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AD03 EWP

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EWP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 116,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,290 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,260 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,575 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,303 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,277 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,562 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 51,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

wiper park switch faulty

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

wiper park switch faulty

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

wiper motor park switch faulty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 43,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

wiper motor park switch faulty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,511 miles

front wipers not parking switch

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,322 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 20,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 20,259 miles

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

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 EWP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

AD03 EWP is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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