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AF03 YFY

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Engine covered in oil.

Exhaust manifold heatshield is loose.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/R brake pipes are corroding.

Pinhole in N/S/F lower arm ball joint dust cover.

Slight judder recorded from the brakes.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,809 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 73,368 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 73,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aadvise front brake pads look to be approximately 3/4s worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,317 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aadvise front brake pads look to be approximately 3/4s worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front wiper starting to lightly smear acrosss windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper split at end

sump corroded and in poor condtion

Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 19,939 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 YFY 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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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