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AD03 EHJ

2003 Fiat Punto

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,448 mi
Last recorded78,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,899 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 75,786 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,427 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,250 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)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,311 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,459 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

airbag light on

oil sump pan corroded

slight brake bind offside front

wipers poor

Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

airbag light on

oil sump pan corroded

slight brake bind offside front

wipers poor

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,129 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 39,263 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,263 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,441 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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AD03 EHJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EHJ, 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 AD03 EHJ registered?

AD03 EHJ is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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