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AJ52 XTE

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 78,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,976 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,878 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 41,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade worn/splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade worn/splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,982 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,977 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,905 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise nearside rear tyre look's like it has been run flat

advise unable to see brake pipe's under plastic cover's or over fuel tank

Pass 24 Feb 2006 28,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 28,732 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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 XTE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ52 XTE, 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

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What year was AJ52 XTE registered?

AJ52 XTE is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is AJ52 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 XTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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