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AF03 XWE

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,636 mi
Last recorded64,636 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in outer side wall of near side rear tyre

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear gearbox mounting deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 64,636 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear gearbox mounting deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,855 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Fail 22 Sep 2011 58,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,691 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,535 miles

all wheel trims missing

front shockers and springs corroded

nearside headlight just in limit

offside front lower ball joint gaitor torn

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear upper shocker bush starting to perish

rear springs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight damage to lower front bumper mounts

slight dampness on offside cv boot

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in shockers/mounts

slight play in steering post

slight play in wiper linkage

sump corroded

tail pipe very near body

tyre size 195/60/r14

Fail 9 Mar 2010 47,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in wiper linkage

sump corroded

tail pipe very near body

tyre size 195/60/r14

all wheel trims missing

front shockers and springs corroded

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside headlight just in limit

offside front lower ball joint gaitor torn

offside front wheel rim slightly distorted

offside rear upper shocker bush starting to perish

rear springs corroded

rear wiper torn

slight damage to lower front bumper mounts

slight dampness on offside cv boot

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in shockers/mounts

slight play in steering post

Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 42,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,815 miles

Offside front brake is applying slightly slow, imbalance passed at 15%.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,278 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 XWE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

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

Is AF03 XWE safe to buy?

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