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AE53 ZDX

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,610 mi
Last recorded54,610 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZDX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,610 miles

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine

Fail 26 Mar 2021 54,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,392 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 50,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 47,021 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 25 Jan 2019 47,021 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION AND FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,786 miles

Offside Front bumper trim missing

burning oil

Fail 2 Jan 2018 44,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front bumper trim missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

burning oil

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 39,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 39,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes not tested due to condition of tyre

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,047 miles

N/S/R tyre showing signs of age

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 36,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R tyre showing signs of age

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres showing signs of age

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

oil level on minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,567 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (tracking)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 30,567 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge (tracking)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,066 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,776 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 8 Oct 2007 15,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,120 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 ZDX is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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