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AG53 KCA

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,120 mi
Last recorded110,120 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KCA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 110,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system front bracket broken

exhaust system front heat shield broken

exhaust system rear heat shield broken

front head lamp pattern only just visible

oil leak from sump

Fail 17 Dec 2015 110,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system front bracket broken

exhaust system front heat shield broken

exhaust system rear heat shield broken

front head lamp pattern only just visible

oil leak from sump

Pass 16 Dec 2014 100,389 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 12 Dec 2014 100,279 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 14 Dec 2013 89,918 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking

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

Please note that the front axle tyres differs from rear axle tyres.Strong advice immediate change to manufacturers size

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine sump corroded and leaking

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,937 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise that the o/s/r tyre is badly cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2012 73,686 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise that the o/s/f flexi hose is contaminated with grease from the leaking c.v boot

advise that the o/s/r tyre is badly cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,285 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,284 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,632 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,841 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,783 miles

both front tyres on outer edge on legal limit

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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AG53 KCA is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AG53 KCA, 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 AG53 KCA registered?

AG53 KCA is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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