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AD53 KVU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,288 mi
Last recorded54,288 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,288 miles

Both headlights poor images

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

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

Oil leak ()

start general corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both headlights poor images

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

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

Oil leak ()

start general corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,825 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,841 miles

Oil leak

n/sf tyre worn inner edge

o/sf tyre worn edges

Fail 18 Feb 2015 47,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/sf tyre worn inner edge

o/sf tyre worn edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,026 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,422 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

rear exhaust rubber mouting split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,950 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,294 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear indicater bulbs starting to turn white

Fail 24 Feb 2009 25,294 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear indicater bulbs starting to turn white

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KVU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVU, 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 KVU registered?

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

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