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AF03 XUG

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,671 mi
Last recorded82,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XUG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on brake and suspension components and underside

oil leak sump

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,847 miles

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

Headlamps clouded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,155 miles

1/ o/s wiper blade becoming perished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,522 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,512 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,296 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

front tyures wearing low

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,038 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,524 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,512 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,773 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,368 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear tyres have perished on outer sidewall of tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,561 miles

child seat fitted n/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,546 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XUG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XUG, 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 XUG registered?

AF03 XUG is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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