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AJ03 DPU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,738 mi
Last recorded76,738 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front (both) tyre wearing thin on inside shoulder

Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front (both) tyre wearing thin on inside shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 71,947 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,997 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak from engine.

oil sump pan pourous.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,708 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,678 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 39,407 miles

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

2 x front discs corroded

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

overheating

Fail 1 Aug 2008 39,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,994 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 25,993 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 DPU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

AJ03 DPU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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