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AJ03 BHL

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,526 mi
Last recorded83,526 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BHL
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 83,526 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

g/box oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 83,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

g/box oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,389 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,389 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,659 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 43,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,062 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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AJ03 BHL 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 69.2%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

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

Is AJ03 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 BHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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