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AD03 FNV

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2014 85,413 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,620 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 56,341 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust is secure)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust is secure)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 49,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre poor side wall condition

nearside wiper split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 49,605 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre poor side wall condition

nearside wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,552 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,277 miles

off side rear tyre cut to outer side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,663 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 FNV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

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

Is AD03 FNV safe to buy?

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