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AF03 XTE

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,471 mi
Last recorded39,471 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,471 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 39,471 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all coil springs becoming corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front brake disc lipped

nearside driveshaft seal leaking

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,255 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 36,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,173 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,723 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,254 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 15,662 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 13,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 13,124 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 XTE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

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

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