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AF03 XYL

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,229 mi
Last recorded71,229 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,229 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2025 71,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

surface corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,563 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and front/rear springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2023 66,826 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,561 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 64,561 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 62,063 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across chassis and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,063 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant bursting from reservoir and car overheating (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam was not working but turned on after a cycle recommend changing bulb

Oil sump corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion over entire underbody and some suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 60,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,895 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 58,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,721 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise cooling fan noisey

Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise cooling fan noisey

advise rear view mirror missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,588 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated beam image weak

both sills / floors corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,856 miles

both sills / rear floors corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

headlights deteriorated beam image weak

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,678 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,676 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 42,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,651 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 32,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,924 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 XYL is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

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