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AD53 LEF

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,400 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

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

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,990 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Fail 18 May 2016 70,990 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,062 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 67,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

osf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 65,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,213 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 40,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LEF 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 62.5%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

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

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