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AJ53 KPP

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 KPP
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 68,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding, tight to turn

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 65,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 57,933 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,786 miles

Rear dampness around brake compensator

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,183 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,514 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,413 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,921 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 27 Aug 2009 22,921 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,157 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,157 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,934 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 KPP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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