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AF03 YBL

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,716 mi
Last recorded178,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 178,716 miles

coil spring rusty

n/s/f tyre worn low

play in suspension

slight blow from exhaust

underside of car rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 176,435 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 171,432 miles

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

corrosion to all prescibed areas not considered excessive

oil leak

steering system light on dash

Pass 4 May 2011 164,709 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 164,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 150,792 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 150,030 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 131,155 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 131,155 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 111,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 111,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,706 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,299 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,299 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limet

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 YBL is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 YBL registered?

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

Is AF03 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 YBL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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