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AF03 YBU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 100,061 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake flexy (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,210 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to both side sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 95,010 miles

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damage to both side sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,329 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 93,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,804 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 91,804 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 89,946 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 89,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,126 miles

Emissions not tested unable to get a reading due to large exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brakes not working at full efficiency

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,700 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber is bent

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,620 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,421 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,319 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 16,405 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 YBU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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