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AF03 XTB

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,605 mi
Last recorded98,605 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front sub frame rusty

n/s/r tyre very perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 98,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front sub frame rusty

n/s/r tyre very perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 94,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,616 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,435 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 71,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,315 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 46,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,486 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 XTB is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

Is AF03 XTB safe to buy?

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