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AE53 ONU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,063 mi
Last recorded95,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ONU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,063 miles

bottom of radiator leaking coolant at time of test .(nearside)

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/floor pan corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f sunvisor retaining clip broken not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 95,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

bottom of radiator leaking coolant at time of test .(nearside)

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/floor pan corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f sunvisor retaining clip broken not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Fail 19 May 2017 94,565 miles

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

Emissions not tested CO level too high and overheating (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp lens poor condition

Offside headlamp lens poor condition

Underbody corrosion at N/S rear floor pan area

radiator cooling fan broken

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,753 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished tread not to x/s at time of test.

underbody/inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 76,449 miles

underbody/inner sills slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,170 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,020 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,984 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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AE53 ONU 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 75%.

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 AE53 ONU, 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 AE53 ONU registered?

AE53 ONU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is AE53 ONU safe to buy?

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