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AJ53 CLV

2003 Fiat Punto

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,810 mi
Last recorded126,810 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CLV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,810 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,328 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,000 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 125,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 123,924 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 123,224 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 119,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 113,610 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brakes slightly stiff

Fail 9 Dec 2011 113,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brakes slightly stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2010 107,117 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,538 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 98,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 88,341 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,547 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 75,547 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,331 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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AJ53 CLV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ53 CLV, 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 AJ53 CLV registered?

AJ53 CLV is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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