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ST03 MGU

2003 Fiat Punto Mia

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,091 mi
Last recorded84,091 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto Mia54,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 MGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Mia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,091 miles

drivers door slightly damaged

front brake pipes corroded

both rear shockers weak/slight dampness at offside rear shocker

damaged to nearside front wing

dampness on offside rear shocker

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front wipers starting to not clear well

grommets at bulk head blocked

headlight output slightly fuzzy

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside door check strap damaged and inop

offside front door slightly tight to open

offside outer door handle slightly damaged

oil leak from engine

rear springs very corroded

rear view mirror not fitted

rear wiper torn

slight bad earth in rear tail lights

slight distortion in offside front road wheel

slight oil leak from exhaust joints

slight play in steering post

small chips in windscreen

small cut in nearside tyre valve

sump corroded and leaking(advise repair)

suspect leak from nearside drive shaft

tyre size 165/70/14

Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,091 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

both rear shockers weak/slight dampness at offside rear shocker

damaged to nearside front wing

dampness on offside rear shocker

drivers door slightly damaged

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

front wipers starting to not clear well

grommets at bulk head blocked

headlight output slightly fuzzy

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside door check strap damaged and inop

offside front door slightly tight to open

offside outer door handle slightly damaged

oil leak from engine

rear springs very corroded

rear view mirror not fitted

rear wiper torn

slight bad earth in rear tail lights

slight distortion in offside front road wheel

slight oil leak from exhaust joints

slight play in steering post

small chips in windscreen

small cut in nearside tyre valve

sump corroded and leaking(advise repair)

suspect leak from nearside drive shaft

tyre size 165/70/14

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,478 miles

front pipe mount corroded through

fuel light on

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside door check strap faulty

oil leak from engine

tyre size 165/70/14

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,544 miles

n/s/r shock absorber upper bush has slight movement

o/s r shocker upper bush is split and perished slight movement

play in both upper strut mounts

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,544 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

n/s/r shock absorber upper bush has slight movement

o/s r shocker upper bush is split and perished slight movement

play in both upper strut mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,003 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,003 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 63,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a nail sticking out of sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,383 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,485 miles

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

both rear tyres badly cracked on tread / sidewalls

Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Passenger front tyre wall cracking slightly.

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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ST03 MGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ST03 MGU, 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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ST03 MGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto Mia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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