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AF03 YDW

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

156,715 mi
Last recorded156,715 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 156,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Jun 2014 148,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 148,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

air filter housing insecure

both inner cv boots loose

damage to nearside front bumper

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

offside front door lock damaged

radiator cooling fan worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 148,228 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front and rear wipers split.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 138,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

bothside outer antirollbar bushes perrishede

nearside front wheeltrim broken

offside top rear shockbush splitting

rear coilsprings corroded

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts components not checked

Fail 15 Apr 2013 138,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

bothside outer antirollbar bushes perrishede

nearside front wheeltrim broken

offside top rear shockbush splitting

rear coilsprings corroded

wheeltrims fitted hubs nuts components not checked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 128,062 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

clutch master cylinder damp

Fail 5 Mar 2012 128,062 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

clutch master cylinder damp

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,121 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 111,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,504 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 92,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,474 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 80,474 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front head lamp difused by water ingress

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,050 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 56,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YDW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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