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AE53 ZFF

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,021 mi
Last recorded125,021 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 125,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,412 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has side wall repair

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,689 miles

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

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,053 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,317 miles

Engine oil leak on sump where corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 49,107 miles

both front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,403 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,730 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 ZFF is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE53 ZFF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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