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AF03 XWD

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 135,793 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing from inner edge - recommend changing

Rear Brake requirements just met - need adjusting

Suspect play in both front steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,472 miles

Slight play in front suspension

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,472 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in front suspension

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,960 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 127,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 111,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,589 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,378 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 3 Jul 2012 88,223 miles

steering uj on column worn

o/s and n/s inner track rods worn

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

steering uj on column worn

n/s headlamp dim

n/s/r tyre deteriated

o/s and n/s inner track rods worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,512 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,839 miles

slight exhaust blow advise

Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,846 miles

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

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 XWD is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

AF03 XWD is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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