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AJ53 KOW

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 82,012 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 78,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,531 miles

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

distortion on rear of os outer sill

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2010 62,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,039 miles

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

nearside front inner antirollbar bush appears to be fitted incorrectly

Fail 4 Nov 2008 39,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

nearside front inner antirollbar bush appears to be fitted incorrectly

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,686 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 KOW is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KOW, 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 KOW registered?

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

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