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AJ53 KND

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,702 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 92,702 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 85,316 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,414 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,414 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,854 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 69,854 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 63,818 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,648 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,624 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,997 miles

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

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 KND is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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