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SB03 XWW

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 XWW
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,327 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 71,599 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,492 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,823 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 50,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,178 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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SB03 XWW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB03 XWW, 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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SB03 XWW is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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