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AJ53 KLK

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2016 115,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 101,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,423 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

Front brake pads low

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc's corroded

Front brake pads low

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,269 miles

Floorpans corroded

Nearside rear view mirror insecure

Offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 68,235 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

floorpans corroded

nearside rear view mirror insecure

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,138 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,168 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wipers slight smear

offside rear tyre inner sidewall worn

rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,520 miles

damage to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

temporary fuelcap fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,492 miles

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

damage to o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

handbrake travel high

o/s parking brake performance poor

rear coil springs corroded

temporary fuelcap fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,969 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,882 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

corrosion to floor pans

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,158 miles

brake componsator valve linkeage starting to sezie

osr nsr tyres perished and cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,952 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 24,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,802 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 20,802 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KLK 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 52.6%.

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

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