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189X917

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,700 mi
Last recorded56,700 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189X917
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,700 miles

battery insecure

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 56,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

battery insecure

both front brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2006 56,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

battery insecure

both front brake discs very worn

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil leak

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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189X917 is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 189X917, 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 189X917 registered?

189X917 is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is 189X917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 189X917 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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