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AF03 YME

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YME
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,704 miles

Both inner sills/floor area are corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel pan corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,543 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both inner sills/floor area are corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel pan corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,689 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside

osf lower wishbone boot burst

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,421 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,890 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 26,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,298 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 YME is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

AF03 YME is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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