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AJ53 KNN

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,593 mi
Last recorded120,593 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underneath corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general underneath corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 92,747 miles

OSF Seatbelt slow to retract.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 92,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OSF Seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,859 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,728 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,718 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

headlight lenes misted

oil leak

front brake reaction bushes weak

rear tyres very badly perished and distorted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,469 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lenses tarnished,images blurred

n/s wiper incorrectly assembled

o/s repeater condensated

rear view mirror adrift

Fail 28 Nov 2013 70,502 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlamp lenses tarnished,images blurred

n/s wiper incorrectly assembled

o/s repeater condensated

rear view mirror adrift

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,335 miles

? tyre pressures low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage bonnet release

interiour mirror missing

wear front tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2011 63,335 miles

? tyre pressures low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

damage bonnet release

interiour mirror missing

wear front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,497 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,497 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,710 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,659 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp loose

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 38,066 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 KNN is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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