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AF03 VMC

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,588 mi
Last recorded102,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VMC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,429 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,989 miles

rear tyres slightly perished!

Fail 28 Jan 2016 83,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres slightly perished!

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,087 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,087 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 75,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 66,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,326 miles

both front tyres wearing around inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,956 miles

igmition barrel sticking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,521 miles

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

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 VMC is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AF03 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

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

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