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AF03 XNJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,681 mi
Last recorded62,681 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,681 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,681 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,280 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,280 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have kerbing damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have kerbing damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Mar 2013 45,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,633 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perished

slight corrosion around both rear jacking points

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,624 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked and perished

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

slight corrosion around both rear jacking points

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2010 35,283 miles

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

High level brake light has 1 bulb not working

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

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

Oil leak from front of sump due to rusting

child seat nearside rear

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,283 miles

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

High level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Oil leak from front of sump due to rusting

child seat nearside rear

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,083 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,061 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,595 miles

repaire to front pipe of exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2006 25,428 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 XNJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey 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 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 XNJ registered?

AF03 XNJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AF03 XNJ safe to buy?

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