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AJ53 KPG

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,902 mi
Last recorded90,902 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake peformance only just met

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / sidewall cracking

emissions ; CO reading close to upper limit

exhaust manifold shield deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to windscreen upper nearside

tyre nearside rear perishing/splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,400 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,299 miles

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

Handbrake uneven

N/S Front & Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear service brake uneven

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Handbrake uneven

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S Front & Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear service brake uneven

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant fan not working

Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,685 miles

coolant fan not working

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 59,189 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 59,189 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,774 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,243 miles

1.Engine oil low !!!! †2.Engine management light on !!

Nearside 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 KPG 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 73.3%.

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

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