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AD53 KVT

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KVT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 117,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 117,907 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,569 miles

Engine cooling fan seized-have dis-connected because it was getting hot and nearly catching fire

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% several bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cooling fan seized-have dis-connected because it was getting hot and nearly catching fire

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% several bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 107,560 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 107,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,323 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,499 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,499 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Both front tyres showing signs of wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,687 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,687 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 56,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,613 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 38,613 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,125 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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AD53 KVT is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KVT, 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 KVT registered?

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

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