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AF03 YGD

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,929 mi
Last recorded98,929 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2020 98,929 miles

Emissions not tested eml flashes when engine under load and leaks oil when oil pressure builds up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from lower seam of cat fractured along the weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,414 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,390 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section joining rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,443 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on coil springs

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and on wall

Pass 9 Apr 2016 83,119 miles

exhaust bracket insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2016 83,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

exhaust bracket insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,316 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,486 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,089 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,803 miles

Alternator belt split

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,781 miles

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

Alternator belt split

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 57,988 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 57,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,560 miles

Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,558 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YGD is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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