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SO03 ZYA

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ZYA
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,458 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 82,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,636 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 71,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,110 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,662 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,779 miles

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

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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SO03 ZYA is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO03 ZYA, 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 SO03 ZYA registered?

SO03 ZYA is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is SO03 ZYA safe to buy?

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