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AF03 YLU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,136 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn from inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,136 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn from inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,343 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,045 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,619 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 44,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 44,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,169 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 39,169 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise tracking due to uneven tyre wear

front pads visually getting low

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm.wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre going bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small splits on sidewall.no cords visible

Pass 1 Jun 2007 33,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,082 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 YLU 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 66.7%.

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

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