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AF03 XLX

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,338 mi
Last recorded52,338 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XLX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,338 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,565 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 49,565 miles

Central Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 49,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,210 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,733 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 46,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

car overheating whilst caring out test

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

rear requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,667 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,932 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 44,932 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,945 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,514 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 32,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,972 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 XLX is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

AF03 XLX is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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