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AJ53 KSE

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,065 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,480 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

general corrosion to underside and components

Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both fronts headlights frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,566 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 14 Apr 2017 42,004 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,734 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,733 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,621 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,544 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 25,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 24,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,604 miles

n.s.r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,257 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 13,950 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 KSE is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

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

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