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AF03 YAW

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,731 mi
Last recorded83,731 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 83,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,173 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 73,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,487 miles

Offside Front spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,419 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor x 2, old pressings rotten (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,375 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 68,365 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts need rstoreing (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,555 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 57,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,544 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)

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

o/s and n/s head lights deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2010 36,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s and n/s head lights deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,525 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,401 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 YAW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YAW, 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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AF03 YAW is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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