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AE53 ZDR

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,067 mi
Last recorded106,067 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZDR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,067 miles

EML On

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre worn on the inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 106,067 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre worn on the inside edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OS mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight cracking on nsr and osr tyre valves

Fail 26 Oct 2013 103,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight cracking on nsr and osr tyre valves

Pass 29 Oct 2012 97,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2012 97,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,926 miles

all ext. heat shields adrift

bonnet catch sticking in opp.

ext. system getting rusty in places

first ext. mounting braket broken

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on front discs

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,337 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 71,618 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,048 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,304 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 ZDR is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

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

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