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AF03 YBA

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,270 miles

Both front repeater lens missing

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 96,264 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front repeater lens missing

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,475 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 25 Feb 2014 88,475 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

childs seat osr cant check seat belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

childs seat osr cant check seat belt

Pass 2 Mar 2012 69,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,190 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,221 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 YBA 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 YBA, 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 YBA is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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