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AJ03 DVH

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to fuel tank securing strap

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,457 miles

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

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened boyh (2.4.A.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened boyh (2.4.A.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 94,812 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 94,821 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released flashes on and off (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,789 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 85,178 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to all 4 coil springs

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,245 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shockers have slight misting

nearside rear sill crushed

offside rear hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,245 miles

both rear shockers have slight misting

nearside rear sill crushed

offside rear hose ferrules corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,439 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,052 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,616 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,611 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,353 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 DVH is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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