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AJ52 PKV

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,326 mi
Last recorded83,326 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PKV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,583 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2015 80,557 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,034 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 78,024 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 75,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,215 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,427 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 56,398 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,355 miles

sump corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,103 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AJ52 PKV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKV, 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 AJ52 PKV registered?

AJ52 PKV is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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