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AF03 YWV

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,504 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 73,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 69,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear child seat fitted , not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

Fail 26 May 2016 69,906 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted , not allowing full check of adults seat belt.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,387 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,306 miles

O/S/R Tyre Side Wall Deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,661 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,508 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,941 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 26,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,385 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 YWV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

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

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