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YW03 HCV

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,722 mi
Last recorded119,722 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 HCV
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 119,722 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc's excessively corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc's corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,985 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 flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc's corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 101,360 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 101,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,365 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,591 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 76,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,847 miles

front brake disc's worn & corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake disc's worn & corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jul 2009 50,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,312 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,436 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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YW03 HCV is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YW03 HCV, 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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What year was YW03 HCV registered?

YW03 HCV is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YW03 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 HCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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