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AF03 XZJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 78,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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 Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,197 miles

offside rear tyre has tread and sidewall cracks

Fail 14 Jan 2012 48,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre has tread and sidewall cracks

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,103 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

dash warning lights on dim.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,676 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 XZJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZJ, 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 XZJ registered?

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

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