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AJ52 YFO

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,502 mi
Last recorded62,502 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 62,502 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 62,502 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,031 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking please keep checked

Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,031 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking please keep checked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,233 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 48,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Objects hang from rear view mirror, but not obstructing view of driver.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Couldn't test spare wheel as boot is loaded with COP goods.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Objects hang from rear view mirror, but not obstructing view of driver.

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 20 Mar 2009 39,787 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,192 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall becoming heavily perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,810 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 YFO is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YFO, 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 YFO is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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