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AD53 KZN

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,807 mi
Last recorded109,807 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour o/s & n/a (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s & n/s floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 107,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight twist

some corrosion to floor pan

Fail 5 Sep 2017 107,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken and missing (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill block end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill block end (2.4.A.3)

floors slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,522 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age.

Off side front brake has slight bind

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear and offside rear floors have corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,932 miles

Off side rear floor/jacking point showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear floor/jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,399 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,368 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 68,041 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,658 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 53,503 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 42,825 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,328 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 KZN is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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