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AJ53 CRX

2003 Fiat Punto

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,872 mi
Last recorded98,872 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CRX
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,872 miles

Brake repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under floor showing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 93,050 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,164 miles

2) o/s and n/s front tyres close to limits

3) o/s rear tyre perished

4) front brake discs worn req measuring asap

Fail 10 Nov 2012 87,164 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1) tyres 185 55 15

2) o/s and n/s front tyres close to limits

3) o/s rear tyre perished

4) front brake discs worn req measuring asap

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,629 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre flat spotted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre flat spotted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,761 miles

o/s front tyre very close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,629 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2007
Fail 8 Nov 2007 38,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

advise air bag light on

Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,001 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 CRX is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ53 CRX, 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 CRX registered?

AJ53 CRX is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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