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A16 AYC

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 AYC
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 86,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 86,442 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 77,903 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling fan not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 56,267 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to front brake discs

sump corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,508 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,208 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 29,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,016 miles

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

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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A16 AYC is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 AYC, 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 A16 AYC registered?

A16 AYC is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is A16 AYC safe to buy?

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