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AJ52 YJM

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,650 mi
Last recorded58,650 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YJM
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,650 miles

all suspension springs corroded

both rear suspension arm pivots partially siezed

eml on

front wiper linkage worn

rear wiper missing

slight play on both inner rack joints

Fail 19 Sep 2013

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all suspension springs corroded

both rear suspension arm pivots partially siezed

eml on

front wiper linkage worn

rear wiper missing

slight play on both inner rack joints

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,780 miles

exhaust in poor condition

wiper blades torn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,851 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,851 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,127 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 43,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,257 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 38,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,739 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YJM is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

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

Is AJ52 YJM safe to buy?

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