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AJ53 KKZ

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,851 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 61,728 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Nsf osf (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

rear coil spring very rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

exhaust rubbing on front anti roll bar

Fail 22 Sep 2017 56,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rubbing on front anti roll bar

rear coil spring very rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,764 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

vehicle under body structure has been under sealed at the time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 42,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,882 miles

front and rear suspension is rusty

parts of the underbody are rusty

the rear wiperblade is worn out

Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parts of the chassis and suspension are slightly corrodied.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parts of the underbody are getting rusty.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,193 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,193 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,487 miles

there is a slight leak from nearside outer c.v.joint cover.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,689 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,687 miles

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

both rear tyres are badly cracked on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,326 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,551 miles

offside front tyre has only 2mm tread left in places.165/70x14.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,273 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,273 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 KKZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ53 KKZ, 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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AJ53 KKZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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