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AD03 EGU

2003 Fiat Punto

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

192,884 mi
Last recorded192,884 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EGU
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 192,884 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

Oil leak engine ()

wear to both rear axle pivot bushes

Fail 14 Feb 2017 192,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak resulting in negligable damping effect (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perished

Oil leak engine ()

wear to both rear axle pivot bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 179,762 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

engine oil leak (possible crank rear seal)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 179,760 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

engine oil leak (possible crank rear seal)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 174,526 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 174,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 174,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 154,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 11 Aug 2012 154,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,767 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops loose

front brake disc's slightly worn

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2011 137,703 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops loose

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 118,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops broken

manifold heatshield broken

Fail 17 Aug 2010 118,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops broken

manifold heatshield broken

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,482 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Slight coolant leak from radiator

Sump corroded and has slight leak

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,021 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 81,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,819 miles

cam belt ?

steering light on dash but steering working o.k

Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cam belt ?

steering light on dash but steering working o k

Pass 19 Aug 2006 40,077 miles

front wiper blades gone hard

Fail 19 Aug 2006 40,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front wiper blades gone hard

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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AD03 EGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AD03 EGU, 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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AD03 EGU is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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