CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ03 DVM

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 DVM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 97,440 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 97,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 92,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 92,781 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,550 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,327 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

slight misting on rear shocker

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,622 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2012 81,622 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,875 miles

o/s/f shock slightly damp

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,350 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front wiper rubbers split

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wall cracking up

rear wiper rubber split

sump heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,123 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

baffles in exhaust back box loose

sump corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,140 miles

airbag light on

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

airbag light on

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,568 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 45,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 34,886 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
Full Fiat Punto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AJ03 DVM is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ03 DVM?

You can check the full history of AJ03 DVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ03 DVM registered?

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

Is AJ03 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 DVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ03 DVM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ03 DVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.