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AD03 FBJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,328 mi
Last recorded94,328 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,328 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 94,328 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,150 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,150 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,852 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,773 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,503 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 85,503 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)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 71,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,525 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,825 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,497 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,427 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,587 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 FBJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

AD03 FBJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is AD03 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FBJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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