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AF03 XZC

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 94,233 miles

corrosion on inner wheel arches

heavy use of underseal on brake pipes preventing full inspection

inner sills to floor corroded

n/s/f outer c.v boot repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r suspension bump stop loose

o/s/r tyre perished and cut in tread

rear shockabsorbers top bushes split

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,049 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on inner wheel arches

heavy use of underseal on brake pipes preventing full inspection

inner sills to floor corroded

n/s/f outer c.v boot repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r suspension bump stop loose

o/s/r tyre perished and cut in tread

rear shockabsorbers top bushes split

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,180 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightley

oil leak from engine

slight leak from exhaust

brake pipes possibly corroded but cannot inspect due to heavy use of underseal

bulb warning light on dashboard

n/s/f outer c.v boot repaired with tape

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/f coilspring not located in seat but not inscure

Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords expossed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes possibly corroded but cannot inspect due to heavy use of underseal

bulb warning light on dashboard

n/s/f outer c.v boot repaired with tape

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

o/s/f coilspring not located in seat but not inscure

o/s/r brake binding slightley

oil leak from engine

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front upper suspension mount stiff.

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,330 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,383 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 52,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,122 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,898 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,736 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,735 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,425 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 25,375 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 25,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XZC is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AF03 XZC is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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