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AF03 YPG

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

101,497 mi
Last recorded101,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,497 miles

both inner sills corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2020 101,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroding

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 98,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 98,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 96,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 96,301 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine mounting/gearbox mounting deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,891 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 93,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported hose insecure (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel tub at fuel filler (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 91,400 miles

Offside Rear sill distorted and corroded

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 31 May 2016 91,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear sill distorted and corroded

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,145 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,252 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 71,228 miles

'Lamp out' warning light on. All lamps ok

Front exhaust support clamp corroded

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,837 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 63,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 39,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively 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 YPG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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