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AD53 LHZ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,087 mi
Last recorded74,087 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2022 74,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,792 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,244 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 58,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 49,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,847 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 39,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,258 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked but not exposing cord

Pass 10 Dec 2013 12,523 miles

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

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

both rear tyres,tread cracking.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,659 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 11,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 10,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,823 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 7,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 6,041 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 LHZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

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

Is AD53 LHZ safe to buy?

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