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AJ53 KLP

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,077 mi
Last recorded87,077 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KLP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,077 miles

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

headlight lenses cloudy

inner/outer sills/floors corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,075 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

headlight lenses cloudy

inner/outer sills/floors corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,233 miles

headlights cloudy

Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,233 miles

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

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

headlights cloudy

Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,968 miles

floors/underbody corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

floors/underbody corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,521 miles

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

sills to floors corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,521 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills to floors corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,127 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,127 miles

n/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has cracks in inside wall.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 31,423 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,013 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KLP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue 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 KLP, 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 KLP is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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