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AD53 KWV

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,452 mi
Last recorded64,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KWV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,452 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts shock , subframe corroded in general

body repaired and coated under neath all around

Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts shock , subframe corroded in general

body repaired and coated under neath all around

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,701 miles

Front front suspension and components corroded .

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill rear section corroded and week / not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front floor sections corroded close to sill

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner sill rear section corroded and week not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion .

Rear rear brake valve slightly stiff .

Fail 19 Feb 2020 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed and corroded centre/ rear section. / front section corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill rear section holed and corroded / centre and front sections corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion .

Front front suspension and components corroded .

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s inner sill rear section corroded and week / not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front floor sections corroded close to sill

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s inner sill rear section corroded and week not holed at time of test . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake valve slightly stiff .

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,625 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,614 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced os ns floor and seat belt anchorage excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire fuel pipe insecure os rear inner wing panel (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jan 2019 62,608 miles

Fuel pipe insecure o/s/r inner wing panel section adjacent to fuel filler pipe mounting point corroded / holed / pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside / offside floor sections adjacent to seat belt anchor points corroded to excess / holed to excess / jacking points both sides insecure due to excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places

underside / panelling / floor sections all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in places / advise further inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,694 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 60,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,947 miles

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper starting to smear

Fail 15 Jul 2015 54,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper starting to smear

Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,064 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 47,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 44,700 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,375 miles

Airbag light on

Cooling fan motor siezing up

Front discs worn and corroded

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

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

Oil leak from coil pack seal

Rear wiper blade worn

oil leak from top selector shaft seal

Fail 11 Jul 2011 42,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Cooling fan motor siezing up

Front discs worn and corroded

Airbag light on

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

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

Oil leak from coil pack seal

Rear wiper blade worn

oil leak from top selector shaft seal

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,843 miles

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jul 2010 39,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,749 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 27,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,453 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 KWV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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