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AJ53 KUP

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,144 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre very old & perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre very old & perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension weak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 91,594 miles

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

both front suspension top mounts noisey when turning

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,594 miles

both front suspension top mounts noisey when turning

Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 7 Apr 2014 87,085 miles

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 2 Apr 2013 81,568 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,566 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front coil spring rubbing on inner wing offside

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,643 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 5 Apr 2012 73,643 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,561 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 61,553 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,342 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,632 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 KUP is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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