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AD03 VBG

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,432 mi
Last recorded69,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 69,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,281 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,281 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,129 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,766 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,080 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,278 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 VBG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 VBG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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