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AF53 TUP

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TUP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,444 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,249 miles

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.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 94,185 miles

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.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 89,516 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,955 miles

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 /

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,917 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 59,663 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,577 miles

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

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2006 36,464 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,464 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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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What year was AF53 TUP registered?

AF53 TUP is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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