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AF03 YGU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,774 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides may improving if polishing ,n/s/f lens has slight damage (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part clips is missing (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside oil leaking

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

driver seat has slight damage

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,281 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,122 miles

ABS light, Brake warning lamp and Glow plug light appear to be lit, but vehicle has no ABS and is petrol. Appears that the odometer backlight is partially illuminating these symbols

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear light loose but not insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

ABS light, Brake warning lamp and Glow plug light appear to be lit, but vehicle has no ABS and is petrol. Appears that the odometer backlight is partially illuminating these symbols

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

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside rear light loose but not insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,333 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear and nearside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,747 miles

exhaust front pipe joint in very poor condition

sump coroded and leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,747 miles

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

sump coroded and leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,351 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,351 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Sump corroded, Rear floor pan starting to corroded, N/S/F wheel slighty damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,279 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Sump corroded, Rear floor pan starting to corroded, N/S/F wheel slighty damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,268 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,659 miles

water cap missing

Pass 17 May 2006 23,615 miles

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

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 YGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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