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AD03 FNS

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,796 mi
Last recorded66,796 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,974 miles

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN FROM INNER & OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE SLIGHTLY DETERIOTED.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN FROM INNER & OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

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

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,273 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlamp wedged to be adjusted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,366 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,332 miles

both front brake discs inner edges rusted

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 19 Nov 2009 54,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front brake discs inner edges rusted

o/s/rear tyre on 2mm

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,231 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,297 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,916 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 FNS is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

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

Is AD03 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 FNS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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