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AD53 LJU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,374 mi
Last recorded77,374 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,940 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills and floors are slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 68,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills and floors are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/ inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,099 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,885 miles

nearside and offside front headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,355 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,259 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 32,862 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,752 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,031 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 8,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,397 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 5,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise from rear brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2006 4,934 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 LJU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

Is AD53 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 LJU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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