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AE53 TZG

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

211,707 mi
Last recorded211,707 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 TZG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 211,707 miles

all tyres on limit

bonnet catch broken

coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2015 211,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch broken

coil springs corroded

all tyres on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2014 183,135 miles

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)

chip in screen

engine management light on

exhaust rotten

o/s mirror casing damaged

rear springs corroded

tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 183,135 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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)

engine management light on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 153,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 153,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 126,945 miles

both rear tyres almost on limit

coolant expansion tank cap missing

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs very worn

rear silencer very corroded

tyres different size, front - rear

unable to test rear seatbelts fully

Fail 30 Oct 2012 126,945 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both rear tyres almost on limit

coolant expansion tank cap missing

engine management lamp illuminated

front brake discs very worn

rear silencer very corroded

tyres different size, front - rear

unable to test rear seatbelts fully

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,765 miles

both rear shock absorber bushs perished

engine management lamp on

front and rear tyres are different sizes

front discs worn

front exhaust mount rotton through

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,765 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shock absorber bushs perished

engine management lamp on

front and rear tyres are different sizes

front discs worn

front exhaust mount rotton through

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,542 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,140 miles

ADVISE, air bag warning light on dash.

ADVISE, both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,001 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 61,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

air bag light on

some smoke from exhaust on emission test

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

air bag light on

some smoke from exhaust on emission test

Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,400 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 TZG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

AE53 TZG is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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