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AF03 VLT

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VLT
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,331 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 121,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 121,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 114,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 106,169 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 106,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 88,128 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 88,127 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 79,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 79,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 70,758 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 70,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 48,718 miles

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

TYRE O/S/F 2mm TREAD

Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,358 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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AF03 VLT is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF03 VLT, 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 AF03 VLT registered?

AF03 VLT is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AF03 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 VLT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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