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AJ53 KVH

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,715 mi
Last recorded89,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2019 89,715 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills and floor in several places corroded

rear axle and rear springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear lower reflector damaged

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 82,176 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill / floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,124 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,713 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,094 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 62,094 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,788 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

brake pipes greesed over

centre exhaust section getting weak on flex section of exhaust

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable due to plastic covers over exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2012 57,757 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

brake pipes greesed over

centre exhaust section getting weak on flex section of exhaust

front to rear brake pipes not fully visable due to plastic covers over exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,679 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes have bin greased

o/s and n/s rear top shockabsorber bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,929 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished and starting to crack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 38,651 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,712 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,443 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 KVH is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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