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AF03 XPJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 86,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,874 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 81,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 73,365 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 73,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,755 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 62,484 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,654 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,225 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,225 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 8 Mar 2007 35,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,889 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 XPJ 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

Is AF03 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 XPJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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