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AF03 YUU

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YUU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 138,752 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 128,523 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 128,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,107 miles

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

oilleak around sump

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,107 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lens unit bulb can not be fixed in place (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

oilleak around sump

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,953 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,953 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (2.4.G.2)

NS and OS headlight lens are frosted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,439 miles

Both rear floors and both lower sill areas,surface corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 99,439 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Both rear floors and both lower sill areas,surface corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS and OS lenses are frosted (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,593 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in the sidewalls.

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 55,593 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished in the sidewalls.

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,041 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,777 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,044 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 24,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,347 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,154 miles

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

unable to see front pads

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 14,997 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 YUU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

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

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