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AJ53 KPL

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,039 mi
Last recorded75,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

boot full unable to fully inspect

slight upper movement in steering wheel

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,031 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front small cut on tyre side wall no cords showing

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak sump leaking ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

boot full unable to fully inspect

eml on

slight upper movement in steering wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2015 66,569 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,361 miles

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

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,358 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,202 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,647 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 KPL is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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