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AD53 KUK

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,823 mi
Last recorded78,823 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KUK
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,823 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,803 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,883 miles

sump corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 73,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,980 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 60,979 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,267 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,017 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,713 miles

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

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

slight bind at front brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2006 16,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind at front brakes

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 KUK is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AD53 KUK, 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 AD53 KUK registered?

AD53 KUK is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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