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BW03 LVV

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,256 mi
Last recorded108,256 miles
Recorded on11 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LVV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2014 108,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 101,154 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

ADVISE O/S/F BONNET HINGE INSECURE & LOOSE

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 101,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS CRACKING

ADVISE O/S/F BONNET HINGE INSECURE & LOOSE

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,064 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust rubber mount worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,905 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 59,103 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes appear to require adjustmernt/repair

rear wiper blade rubber incomplete

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,902 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Mia?

Based on 2,245 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,457
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 179
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102
position lamp(s) not working 82
Headlamp aim too low 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 71
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BW03 LVV is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto Mia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 54,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Mia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 179 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 LVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Mia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto Mia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW03 LVV registered?

BW03 LVV is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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