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AD03 VAX

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,449 mi
Last recorded75,449 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,449 miles

wiper arm

Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,449 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing under rear seat (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper arm

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to offside rear bumper

Fail 19 Aug 2014 65,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,148 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,359 miles

airbag light

front tyres bald inner

rear tyres year 03 also cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,678 miles

AirBag Light On

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,396 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,635 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 34,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light stays on

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,998 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn very low inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,973 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 VAX is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

AD03 VAX is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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