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AF03 XPA

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,249 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,316 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,143 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,143 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) DANGEROUS

engine sump corroded and leaking

exhaust system corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

wheel alignment requires attention

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,755 miles

exhaust rear box rubber splitting

offside front tyre tread 3mm on edges 165/70r14/ recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

oil around engine and sump area

rear wiper blade rubber torn also rear wiper inoprotive

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,755 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box rubber splitting

offside front tyre tread 3mm on edges 165/70r14/ recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

oil around engine and sump area

rear wiper blade rubber torn also rear wiper inoprotive

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 65,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,828 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,828 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 45,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,561 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 XPA is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

AF03 XPA is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AF03 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XPA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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