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AG52 ZHO

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 110,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE JOINT (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Outer SILL CORROSION

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front n/s and o/s wiper blades split at ends

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 108,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front n/s and o/s wiper blades split at ends

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND O/S REAR ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracks in sidewalls and treads

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND O/S REAR ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear cracks in sidewalls and treads

Offside Rear outer sill corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 85,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 82,613 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front outer door handle sticking

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 18 Nov 2011 82,612 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front outer door handle sticking

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,495 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 77,495 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,514 miles

nearside front light has slight consendation but not effecting beam

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,552 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,525 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil level low

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,411 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre 165/70r14t †n/s/r tyre wearing on edge †handbrake travel †damage o/s/r body panel

Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre 1655/70r14t †n/s/r tyre wearing on edge †handbrake travel †damagr o/s/r panel

Pass 28 Jun 2005 20,862 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jun 2005 20,784 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on edge

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

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 ZHO is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

AG52 ZHO is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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