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AJ52 YGR

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,180 mi
Last recorded72,180 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 72,180 miles

minor leak at exhaust

slight corrosion top underside and exposed component

slight play at steering arms

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,361 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,835 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,608 miles

clutch starting to slip

offside front headlamp only just producing beam pattern

Fail 6 Jan 2016 61,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch starting to slip

coolant overflowing from expansion bottle and car starting to overheat at end of test

offside front headlamp only just producing beam pattern

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,419 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,732 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,423 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 38,411 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 32,145 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 28,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,416 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,198 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 YGR is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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