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AF03 XRW

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,359 mi
Last recorded80,359 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 80,359 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 80,340 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 75,781 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 75,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,026 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 40,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,732 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,844 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,618 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,797 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,398 miles

Both front tyres are scuffing on outer shoulders.

Offside front tyre has a deep cut in tread area, (on MOT limit).

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 XRW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

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

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