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AF03 YLC

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 120,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2013
Fail 1 May 2013 107,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,400 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes covered in black grease

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipes covered in black grease

Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,819 miles

Airbag warning light on

Oil leak

Sump pourous

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light on

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Sump pourous

Pass 15 Apr 2009 79,323 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked & perished

Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 22 May 2008 69,386 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)

Fail 22 May 2008 69,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,877 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 45,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YLC is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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