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AF03 YVB

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,196 mi
Last recorded91,196 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 91,196 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R Door handle damaged but still opens door

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 91,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R Door handle damaged but still opens door

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,201 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f strut creaking

Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f strut creaking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 87,171 miles

offside rear outer door handle broken

oil leak at engine area

Fail 25 Jun 2012 87,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear outer door handle broken

oil leak at engine area

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,452 miles

front number plate broken with small part missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,644 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 71,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,533 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 54,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,249 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 YVB 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 71.4%.

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 YVB, 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 YVB registered?

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

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