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AJ03 DPV

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 117,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2018 114,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2017 111,404 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2017 111,222 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,165 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 50,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,344 miles

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

o/s/r cracks on sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,003 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 29,433 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 DPV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

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

Is AJ03 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 DPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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