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AE53 ZGD

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,262 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,843 miles

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing inner edge

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f mcpherson strut top bearing assembly noisy

rear tyres worn outer edges

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking/worn on outer edges/starting to lose shape

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,491 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking/worn on outer edges/starting to lose shape

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,680 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 47,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,301 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,087 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,574 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 ZGD is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

AE53 ZGD is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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