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AJ53 KTU

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,815 miles

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

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

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

front brake pads appear to be becoming worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroded and leaking

front brake pads appear to be becoming worn

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,299 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,299 miles

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,343 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r brake hose slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake hose end ferrels becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,412 miles

Front both headlamp units becoming deteriorated

Front cat exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear very minor cracks to brake hose

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Rear Lower gear box mount deteriorated

Rear coil springs becoming badly corroded

various oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 63,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front both headlamp units becoming deteriorated

Front cat exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear very minor cracks to brake hose

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

Rear Lower gear box mount deteriorated

Rear coil springs becoming badly corroded

various oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,596 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

baffles in exhaust rear silencer rattling

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear springs corroded

exhaust corroded

heat shield above rear silencer becoming inesecure

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

various slight oil leaks

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,117 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

rear coil springs corroded

sump badly corroded

various minor oil leaks

wipers noisy on full speed

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,819 miles

general surface corrosion

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2015 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

O/S outer cv gaitor weaping grease

brake load sensing valve stiff

front brake load sensing valve stiff

general surface corrosion

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre becoming worn

sump corroded and damp

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,696 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine managment lamp on

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

sump corroded and slightly damp

Fail 22 Nov 2013 44,696 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine managment lamp on

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

sump corroded and slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2012 41,761 miles

both front tyres starting to become worn at edges but have stepped tread

both rear tyres prerishing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,249 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to become low

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

offside wiper blade slightly split

various oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,249 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres starting to become low

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

offside wiper blade slightly split

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,121 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,010 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 KTU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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