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AD53 LFY

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,537 mi
Last recorded76,537 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,537 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside front (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,587 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 73,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 70,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 70,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and offside rear (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,052 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,683 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 56,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2012 56,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 48,650 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 May 2010 39,626 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,276 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,958 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 LFY is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

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

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