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AF03 XWR

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,364 mi
Last recorded49,364 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,364 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,342 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,007 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,455 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,782 miles

near side rear top shockie bush torn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 37,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

near side rear top shockie bush torn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 34,847 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 31,611 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 28,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,739 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 18,738 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,361 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 XWR is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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