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AF03 XSE

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XSE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,315 miles

surface corrosion along full length of both sides innersills

Fail 17 Jul 2019 62,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion along full length of both sides innersills

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,516 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,361 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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,390 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,389 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,968 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 41,968 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 37,564 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,299 miles

Nsf tyre scrubbed on outside edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,351 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,692 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,979 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 22 Jul 2010 23,979 miles

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)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,565 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2006 17,242 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,242 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)

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 XSE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE registered?

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

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