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AD03 VAM

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,541 mi
Last recorded93,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,541 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,640 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,088 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Fail 25 Jul 2017 81,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,278 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 76,267 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 72,445 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,095 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,095 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,778 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,296 miles

ELECTRIC FAN NOISY FOR COOLING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 19 Jul 2010 57,280 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ELECTRIC FAN NOISY FOR COOLING

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,217 miles

centre exhaust section by flex pipe slightly blowing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,249 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,147 miles

1/front brake pads low

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 VAM is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

AD03 VAM is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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