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AF03 XUX

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,984 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 48,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,518 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet one of the two not working but providing sufficient fluid

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Several suspension components corroded front and rear

Underfloor corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,677 miles

both driveshaft gearbox oil seals leaking

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

engine oil leak from oil filter

front brake discs pitted on inner face

nearside front tyre slightly scrubbing on inner tread

nearside front washer jet one jet blocked

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner tread

several suspension components corroded but not weakened

slight damage to front bumper and offside outer sill

under floor surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,145 miles

all four coil springs corroded

all four shock absorbers corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but still serviceable

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but still serviceable

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch not excessive though

slight corrosion to areas of floorpan not excessive though

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,850 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,382 miles

all 4 tyres perished on outer walls due to car standing

Fail 11 Feb 2012 22,382 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished on outer walls due to car standing

Pass 3 Apr 2010 22,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,535 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,077 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,836 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 XUX is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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