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AF03 YLJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 101,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear 3mm with tread lift

offside rear tyre 3mm tread and cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,079 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished and split

slight corrosion to both inner sills and genral chassis corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2012 85,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished and split

slight corrosion to both inner sills and genral chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,338 miles

front discs corroding

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine sump corroded

head light lenses frosted, not effecting beam image

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,526 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YLJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

AF03 YLJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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