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AE53 ZFV

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ZFV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,440 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 76,332 miles

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)

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure rear handbrake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on both sides on the floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear ones almost perished but no excessive movement noted (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front worn almost plain on inner edge

both front discs slight pitted on edges and slight worn from inside

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills/floor slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 66,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills/floor slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 62,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,311 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen scratch

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,530 miles

slight corrosion to underside of the floor

Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,625 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

front number plate cracked

n/s front cv gaitor inner clip leakin grease slightly

n/s front wing mirror glass cracked

n/s front wiperblade split on end

o/s front of windscreen scratched

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to perish

front number plate cracked

n/s front cv gaitor inner clip leakin grease slightly

n/s front wing mirror glass cracked

n/s front wiperblade split on end

o/s front of windscreen scratched

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 36,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,502 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,589 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)

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 ZFV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

AE53 ZFV is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AE53 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ZFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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