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AE53 TYZ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,556 mi
Last recorded162,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 162,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning Stops working on lock-to-lock check and warning light illuminates (2.3.3a)

Both sill to floor pan joints corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Engine block covered ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 159,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 154,564 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 154,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 147,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 140,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 105,969 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,969 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,001 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 78,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,708 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 63,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,998 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 TYZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE53 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

AE53 TYZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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