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AF03 VLU

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,298 mi
Last recorded64,298 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VLU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 64,298 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside corrosion to sill

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to various components under vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,003 miles

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damage to side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Corrosion to offside inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,464 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 62,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs corroded across friction surfaces

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,313 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,824 miles

exhaust flexi loose

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty/corroded/minor blow

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,881 miles

exhaust flexi loose

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

passenger wiper blade split

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty/corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight movement in steering column

Fail 27 Feb 2014 57,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi loose

o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

passenger wiper blade split

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust box rusty/corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight movement in steering column

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,846 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,185 miles

front number plate becoming defective

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,367 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front number plate becoming de bonded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,707 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,407 miles

O/S/R light cluster damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,011 miles

o/s/r light unit has temp repair

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 VLU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

AF03 VLU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 VLU safe to buy?

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