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AJ03 DOU

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,954 mi
Last recorded60,954 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 57,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 48,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,571 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Gearbox Damp

Fail 1 Dec 2022 41,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chip In Windscreen

Gearbox Damp

Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,944 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,709 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,589 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 33,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 29,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,407 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 DOU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

AJ03 DOU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is AJ03 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 DOU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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