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AF03 XTM

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XTM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 102,215 miles

blow at middle to rear exhaust joint

exhaust flexi deteriated

front exhaust bracket broken

front subframe corroded

oil leak

passenger "airbag light off" warning light ob dash

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sump corroded

Fail 26 May 2014 102,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

blow at middle to rear exhaust joint

exhaust flexi deteriated

front exhaust bracket broken

front subframe corroded

oil leak

passenger "airbag light off" warning light ob dash

rear exhaust heatshield loose

sump corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

gearbox damp

nearside front door check strap broken

nearside front tyre very low

nearside front wiper blade rubber not fitted correctly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

sump corroded/damp

Fail 28 May 2013 89,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front exhaust bracket at gearbox broken

gearbox damp

nearside front door check strap broken

nearside front tyre very low

nearside front wiper blade rubber not fitted correctly

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

sump corroded/damp

Pass 30 May 2012 75,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 75,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2011 67,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 May 2011 67,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2010 58,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2010 58,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 47,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,799 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 32,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,086 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit of 1.6mm over central 3/4

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 XTM is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTM, 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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AF03 XTM is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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