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AG52 FDC

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 FDC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,266 miles

front tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,682 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,472 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 55,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 52,135 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 47,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 42,958 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2010 38,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 38,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,094 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 33,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,119 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 29,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 25,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,701 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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AG52 FDC is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AG52 FDC, 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 AG52 FDC registered?

AG52 FDC is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is AG52 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 FDC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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