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AF03 YAV

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlight lens deteriorated.. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear wiper/arm missing..

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,601 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated slightly.

advise nearside rear tyre on wear bars and walls cracking.

advise offside rear tyre walls light cracking.

advise rearmost exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 57,560 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated slightly.

advise nearside rear tyre on wear bars and walls cracking.

advise offside rear tyre walls light cracking.

advise rearmost exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,652 miles

advise front brake discs inner faces deteriorated.

advise rear tyres light cracking to outer walls.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,756 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,635 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,693 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,673 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 44,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,647 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 28,211 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 28,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YAV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

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

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