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AD53 KWB

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,574 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,661 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limits (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear floor pans corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroding

noise from offside brake backing plate on lock to lock turn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 96,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limits (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear floor pans corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump corroding

noise from offside brake backing plate on lock to lock turn

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,043 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 90,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,498 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,414 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe by flexi getting corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f road wheel buckled on inner edge

sump pan corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front pipe by flexi getting corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel rim badly buckled on inner edge

sump pan corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,855 miles

engine sump corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,148 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,466 miles

front screen wash jets poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades torn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,689 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges & perrished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,468 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2007 28,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,919 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 KWB is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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