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AF03 YZU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,576 mi
Last recorded39,576 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,576 miles

Front And rear suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 37,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 37,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,160 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 33,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked around outer side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,245 miles

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,761 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,748 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 19,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 17,500 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 YZU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

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

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