MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both front/rear chassis rails corroded
both inner sills corroded
oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both front/rear chassis rails corroded
both inner sills corroded
oil leak
All rear brake pipes corroded.
Both inner and outer sills corroded.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Floor pans front and back are corroded.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Noise from gearbox area.
OSR tyre perished.
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
STRONG ADVISORY NSR tyre perished between tread.
STRONG ADVISORY OSF tyre close to legal limit.
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All rear brake pipes corroded.
Both inner and outer sills corroded.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Floor pans front and back are corroded.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Noise from gearbox area.
OSR tyre perished.
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
STRONG ADVISORY NSR tyre perished between tread.
STRONG ADVISORY OSF tyre close to legal limit.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
N/S/F BALL JOINT COVER SPLITTING / SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/R WHEEL BEARING / CORROSION ON O/S SILL TO FLOOR / CORROSION ON SPRINGS / CORROSION ON SUSPESION UNITS /
all coil springs starting to corrode.
both lower ball joint dust covers split.
covering on brake pipes starting to bubble up possible sings of brake pipe corrosion.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES JUST STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER EDGES
FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGES
RIP ON O/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL
TRACKING
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?
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AF53 TUP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AF53 TUP, 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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AF53 TUP is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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