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AJ52 YPU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,474 mi
Last recorded108,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 108,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,178 miles

2 x headlamps deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front no plate damaged

mid and rear exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,871 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 75,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,041 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,039 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear floor sections thinning with corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,678 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. Exhaust system badly corroded. Nearside front brake slightly binding. Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 50,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. Exhaust system badly corroded. Nearside front brake slightly binding. Slight play in the steering rack.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,201 miles

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)

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 YPU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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