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AF03 YEL

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,623 mi
Last recorded77,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,623 miles

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,507 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,357 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,750 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 68,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 68,492 miles

front bumper damaged

front n/s headlamp in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2012 68,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper damaged

front n/s headlamp in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2011 52,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 37,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,876 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2007 22,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 16,450 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 YEL 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEL, 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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What year was AF03 YEL registered?

AF03 YEL is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is AF03 YEL safe to buy?

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