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AJ52 HNU

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,606 mi
Last recorded128,606 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 HNU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 128,606 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 128,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 109,722 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

slight dampness steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2011 109,686 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre wear inside edge

slight dampness steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,180 miles

slight oil leak from engine

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 90,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside driveshaft inner gaitor insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2009 90,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside driveshaft inner gaitor insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2008 87,586 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 77,710 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 77,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 61,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AJ52 HNU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ52 HNU, 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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AJ52 HNU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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