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AJ52 YHA

2003 Fiat Punto

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,362 mi
Last recorded97,362 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YHA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,362 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2020 97,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 89,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floors corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 89,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

floors corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,550 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2018 81,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top bush (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,810 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 79,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 74,073 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,227 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 67,227 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,429 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,983 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 60,977 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,348 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,266 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 39,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 39,781 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2006 33,565 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 33,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YHA is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHA, 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 YHA registered?

AJ52 YHA is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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