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AJ52 YAW

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YAW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,191 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

fanbelt perished

floor panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2017 117,191 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of n/s outer sill 2 places (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of o/s outer sill 2 places (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

fanbelt perished

floor panels corroding

headlamp lenses discoloured

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 114,534 miles

exhaust deteriorating

floor panels corroding

handbrake cable outer covers split and corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 112,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

floor panels corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,587 miles

Oil leak

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

floor panels corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,856 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nsf tyre on legal limmit 1.6mm

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 107,705 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nsf tyre on legal limmit 1.6mm

osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,655 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

advise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 88,174 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 88,174 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 77,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 65,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2008 65,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 53,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,050 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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AJ52 YAW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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