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AD53 ABF

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ABF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 47,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floors corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,608 miles

o/s/r floor corodded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,266 miles

offside front floor corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,778 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 36,778 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 35,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 33,736 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,972 miles

nearside front tyre tread 2mm

Pass 7 Feb 2013 29,811 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,743 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 26,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,644 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 24,643 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,067 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,220 miles

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

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

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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AD53 ABF is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AD53 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 ABF registered?

AD53 ABF is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is AD53 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 ABF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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