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AD53 KWN

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,565 mi
Last recorded97,565 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,565 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 97,561 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe multiple holes (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

sump has serious oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,009 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,009 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2013 94,762 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 94,761 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 92,797 miles

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

front exhaust bracket very rusty

radiator top fixing bracket badly worn and radiator loose in fixing

rear seats in stowed possition

red and yellow air bag lights on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,024 miles

o/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriated

top of radiator loose mounting missing

Fail 15 Oct 2011 84,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack gaitor deteriated

top of radiator loose mounting missing

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,527 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,671 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 48,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,427 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,469 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 KWN is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWN, 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 KWN registered?

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

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