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AF03 XWN

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 77,338 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 74,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 74,175 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,273 miles

Slight oil leak from sump due to corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,273 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Slight oil leak from sump due to corrosion

Pass 31 May 2011 56,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Jun 2010 47,935 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 24,167 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 24,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,456 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 XWN is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

AF03 XWN is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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