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AD03 EWT

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,536 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 113,435 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 103,900 miles

Radiator fan noisy

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 103,900 miles

Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Radiator fan noisy

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,048 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear near jack point crosion

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,000 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,099 miles

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2013 88,099 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 84,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,940 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 80,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 77,471 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 56,578 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 33,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,629 miles

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 EWT is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

AD03 EWT is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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