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AD53 MYJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,808 mi
Last recorded92,808 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 92,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,589 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 89,586 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2015 89,583 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Drivers side wing mirror cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,981 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 82,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 68,895 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer rubber deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,843 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,121 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,109 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,108 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,509 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 43,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,103 miles

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

nearside wiper arm linkage worn, front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside wiper arm linkage worn, front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,089 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner just legal

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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 MYJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

Is AD53 MYJ safe to buy?

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