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AF03 YYL

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,815 mi
Last recorded70,815 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,804 miles

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

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

exhaust blow at rear clamp

n/s/f tyre close to wearbands

o/s/f play at steering

o/s/f tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/bald on inside

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,350 miles

o/s/f play at steering

Fail 4 Nov 2011 26,350 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f play at steering

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 8 Mar 2010 50,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 9 Mar 2009 43,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 26,740 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,740 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 YYL is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

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

Is AF03 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 YYL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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