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AJ53 KPR

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,557 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 82,556 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 72,017 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

near side rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

near side rear tyre has cracks / nail

off side rear tyre has cracks

Fail 7 Sep 2011 72,017 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

near side rear tyre has cracks / nail

off side rear tyre has cracks

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front wiper deteriorated

offside front road wheel is set back further than nearside road wheel

offside handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,438 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,190 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 KPR 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 70%.

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

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