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AF03 YDS

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,357 miles

Nearside and offside front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside and offside front suspension struts corroded.

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged and bumper loose.

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,357 miles

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

both front suspension struts heavily corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damaged bumper loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,008 miles

both front suspension legs corroded

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Fail 8 Mar 2014 83,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both front suspension legs corroded

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

oil leaks

slight exhaust leak from front joint

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,840 miles

Cosmetic damage to the rear bumper of the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 75,834 miles

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

Cosmetic damage to the rear bumper of the vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,728 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,251 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 63,130 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 63,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,066 miles

slight blow from rear silencer

sump is porus

Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,218 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,218 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 YDS 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 YDS, 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 YDS is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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