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AD03 FOU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,053 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,759 miles

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of A Adult Seat Belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside And Offside Inner Edges On 1.6MM Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside And Offside Floor Starting To Corrode Around Jacking Points

Nearside Headlight Aim Poor Image

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of A Adult Seat Belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside And Offside Inner Edges On 1.6MM Legal Limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside And Offside Floor Starting To Corrode Around Jacking Points

Nearside Headlight Aim Poor Image

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 56,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 52,365 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,304 miles

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,549 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,549 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,008 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,498 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,132 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,395 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 FOU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

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

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