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AF03 XOV

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,295 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,295 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,067 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

exhaust fouling on rear subframe

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

signs of surface corroison appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2013 44,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EXHAUST KNOCKING ON REAR SUSPENSION

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 24,622 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,379 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 16,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 13,856 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 XOV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

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

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