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AD03 VAY

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,437 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 105,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,580 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 69,483 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 69,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,107 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,107 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,327 miles

surface corossion around underbody areas & around rear jacking points

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface corossion around underbody areas & around rear jacking points

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,576 miles

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R AND N/S/R LOWER FLOOR PAN CORRODING

SLIGHT CUT WITH N/S/F TYRE WALL

Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R AND N/S/R LOWER FLOOR PAN CORRODING

SLIGHT CUT WITH N/S/F TYRE WALL

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,622 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,551 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VAY is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

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

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