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AF03 XTZ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,675 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 90,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,634 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 85,634 miles

Central Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s sill to floor (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor to sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor to sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output &offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside floor/sill shows corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust rubber torn & not surporting front exhaust

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear wiper det

Fail 20 Jan 2015 61,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust rubber torn & not surporting front exhaust

offside rear bump stop insecure

rear wiper det

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,155 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,154 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2011 51,087 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,286 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 24,839 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,839 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,419 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 XTZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

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