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AJ53 KMZ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,753 mi
Last recorded159,753 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front floor corroded but not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded but not yet holed

underside heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 156,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 153,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,399 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 149,398 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 140,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,778 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,395 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,897 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,732 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 58,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,854 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 47,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,335 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,284 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 25,932 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 15 Sep 2006 20,554 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 KMZ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

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

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