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AJ03 BHF

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BHF
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,258 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Dec 2016 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

raer exhaust rubber deteriorated off of bracket

Pass 30 Nov 2015 102,570 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge an cracks forming on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2015 102,566 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge an cracks forming on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 98,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 98,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,289 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,772 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,065 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 86,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 85,840 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 85,840 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 75,589 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 75,589 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,287 miles

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

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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AJ03 BHF is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ03 BHF, 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 AJ03 BHF registered?

AJ03 BHF is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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