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AF03 YBD

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,409 miles

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side floors and jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides bearings appear dry and noisey (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,975 miles

Nearside Front top suspension / steering bearing is sticky / slightly rough

Offside Front top suspension / steering bearing is sticky / slightly rough

Fail 7 Jan 2016 117,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,751 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front brake hoses adriftand in danger of catching on rotating wheel

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 82,761 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,506 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre perishing and near limit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,521 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,521 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,546 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 52,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,304 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,857 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,348 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 YBD is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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