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AF03 YFW

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 79,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,816 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 75,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corodded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,172 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corodded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,371 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,798 miles

engine sump slightly crodded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,798 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak from oil filter (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

engine sump slightly crodded

Oil leak oilfilter ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,568 miles

engine Sump crodded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,677 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

N/S/ Washer Jet Poor

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,351 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded in areas

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,419 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,853 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,069 miles

advise electric power steering very noisy advise stripdown of top steering cowls and pannels for futher investigation

Pass 1 Mar 2007 17,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,141 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 YFW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

AF03 YFW is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AF03 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 YFW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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