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AF03 XLR

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2021 77,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box)( high lambda for emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor next to rear jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet release cable broken)(cable through grill used to open bonnet

Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,783 miles

corrosion in sill seams,suspension, and exhaust

headlamp lenses tarnished

Fail 25 Feb 2020 75,779 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in sill seams,suspension, and exhaust

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,963 miles

brake fluid level down

corrosion in vehicle generally

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 71,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake fluid level down

corrosion in vehicle generally

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,588 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 65,554 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,046 miles

corrosion in central floor area

Nearside Front tyre near the limit

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,045 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre near the limit

corrosion in central floor area

Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,781 miles

corrosion in floor

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general underside corrosion to rear body/chassis

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,261 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general underside corrosion to rear body/chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,303 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 32,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,490 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,557 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,203 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,495 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 15,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AF03 XLR is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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