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AF03 YAE

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YAE
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 100,127 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,081 miles

Engine cooling fan defective.

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,081 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust mount non-standard.

Engine cooling fan defective.

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,471 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 94,468 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 87,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti roll bar end bushes perishing

engine management light on

Fail 17 May 2013 87,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

anti roll bar end bushes perishing

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 69,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,724 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,689 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,387 miles

both rear tyres cracking & perishing in the tread

small cuts / cracking & perishing starting to form in o/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,155 miles

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)

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 YAE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

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

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