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AE53 ZFO

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,498 mi
Last recorded193,498 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 193,498 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S and O/S front floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 182,542 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 182,536 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 167,720 miles

Surface corrosion to some parts ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 16 Sep 2014 156,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 148,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 136,238 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 120,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,818 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 11 Sep 2009 76,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,039 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 55,039 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,860 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 ZFO is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

AE53 ZFO is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AE53 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ZFO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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